| Cognitive Enhancement: An Interdisciplinary Perspective 2013 Edition Contributor(s): Hildt, Elisabeth (Editor), Franke, Andreas G. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9401784027 ISBN-13: 9789401784023 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Research - Science | Life Sciences - General - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy |
| Dewey: 170 |
| Series: Trends in Augmentation of Human Performance |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.01 lbs) 315 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Cognitive enhancement is the use of drugs, biotechnological strategies or other means by healthy individuals aiming at the improvement of cognitive functions such as vigilance, concentration or memory without any medical need. In particular, the use of pharmacological substances (caffeine, prescription drugs or illicit drugs) has received considerable attention during the last few years. Currently, however, little is known concerning the use of cognitive enhancers, their effects in healthy individuals and the place and function of cognitive enhancement in everyday life. The purpose of the book is to give an overview of the current research on cognitive enhancement and to provide in-depth insights into the interdisciplinary debate on cognitive enhancement. |