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Law & Neuroscience: The Case of Solitary Confinement

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: This essay discusses the interface between neuroscience and the law. It underscores the potential for neuroscience to break down the division that currently exists in law between physiological and psychological harm and between physical and mental injury. To show how scientific knowledge can illuminate a complex legal issue, we analyze the recent use of neuroscience in evaluating the harm caused by prolonged solitary confinement.

Source: Daedalus

DOI: 10.1162/daed_a_00520

Authors: Jules Lobel, Huda Akil

Institutions: University of Pittsburgh, University of Michigan

Language: English

Topic: Neuroethics, Human Enhancement, Biomedical Innovations

Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W2894487635

FWCI: 0.552

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Cited by: 10

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