Explore how science is redefining the mind and our sense of self—and what that means for society.
This collection gathers voices from psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and religion to examine how brain function, drugs, and new technologies shape thought, behavior, and freedom. It considers hopeful breakthroughs alongside ethical and human impacts of these powerful tools.
The book offers a thoughtful look at the ways modern science is changing our understanding of mind and mind’s control. It frames interdisciplinary conversations, balancing technical insight with questions about values, responsibility, and the person at the center of every discovery.
- Insights from leading researchers about how chemicals, brain function, and cognition interact.
- Discussions on the role of religion, ethics, and personal freedom in a world of rapid scientific advance.
- Examines the tension between curing illness and shaping normal behavior, with attention to social effects.
- A historical view of how psychoanalysis, psychiatry, and pharmacology contribute to our picture of mind and society.
Ideal for readers of philosophy of mind, psychology, and science history who want a clear, balanced look at how mind and civilization intersect in the modern age.