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Reductionism, brain imaging, and social identity. Commentary on "Biological indeterminacy".

Science and engineering ethics - 1 Sept 2012

Pirruccello Ann

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The practice of reductionism in science and philosophy includes attempts to essentialize human persons, which can lead to serious social problems. Reductionism is not necessary, as comparative philosophers and alternative-thinking scientists have shown.

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PMID: 22695816
DOI: 10.1007/s11948-012-9372-9

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