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| Treatment, enhancement, and the ethics of neurotherapeutics |
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| Author(s): Wolpe PR |
| Source: BRAIN AND COGNITION Volume: 50 Issue: 3 Pages: 387-395 Published: DEC 2002 |
| Times Cited: 24 References: 29 |
| Abstract: Emerging neurotechnologies, including psychopharmaceuticals, brain stimulation, implantable brain chips, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and brain imaging raise a number of ethical questions. One of the most contentious is the proper role of these technologies in improving or increasing mental and neurological traits and skills in those with no identifiable pathology. The "enhancement" debate centers around a number of concerns and philosophical approaches to the proper role of medicine, therapeutics, and desirable human qualities. Arguements for and against neurological enhancement are reviewed, and historical and social perspectives are offered. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. |
| Document Type: Article |
| Language: English |
| Reprint Address: Wolpe, PR (reprint author), Univ Penn, Dept Psychiat, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA |
Addresses:
1. Univ Penn, Dept Psychiat, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA
2. Univ Penn, Dept Med Eth, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA
3. Univ Penn, Dept Sociol, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA
4. Univ Penn, Ctr Bioeth, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA |
| Publisher: ACADEMIC PRESS INC ELSEVIER SCIENCE, 525 B ST, STE 1900, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101-4495 USA |
| Subject Category: Neurosciences; Psychology, Experimental |
| IDS Number: 629PM |
| ISSN: 0278-2626 |
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