NEUROLAW: THE PROSPECTS AND LIMITATIONS OF NEUROSCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JURISPRUDENCE

Abstract

Neuroscience research sheds light on the mechanisms underlying behavior, illuminating how the complex nervous system gives rise to conscious thoughts and actions, as well as disease and dysfunction. Neuroscientists have made remarkable progress over the recent decades, resulting in an infinitely clearer understanding of the human brain's functions. This is partly driven by technical innovations and current technologies, which provide new means for studying and visualizing these systems. Such growth can have far-reaching repercussions and should be considered in the context of the law.