Elucidating the Neural Basis of the Self: A Special Issue of Neurocase

Elucidating the Neural Basis of the Self: A Special Issue of Neurocase
ISBN-10
1135897875
ISBN-13
9781135897871
Category
Psychology
Pages
109
Language
English
Published
2013-01-11
Publisher
Psychology Press
Authors
Bruce L. Miller, Indre V. Viskontas

Description

In this special issue, leading neuroscientists and neurologists present comprehensive review papers and empirical studies on the topic of the neural basis of self-identification. From philosophical definitions to single-case studies, the articles provide the reader with a broad view of the self in contemporary neuroscience. Review papers address the fundamental question of how to define and study the construct of identity. Methods in empirical studies range from socio-linguistic analyses to neuroimaging and diverse patient populations. As a whole, this issue provides a diverse sample of the myriad of ways in which identity is defined and studied in contemporary neuroscience.

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