Abstract
This chapter provides an overview of the debate regarding the use of so-called smart drugs – drugs originally developed for medical purposes, which are used to improve “normal” human cognitive function. Following a brief summary of the currently available empirical data, it focuses on three areas that have been and continue to be most controversial: questions of definition from philosophy of medicine, ethical issues for individuals, and ethical aspects of smart drug use for society.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Handbook of Neuroethics |
Publisher | Springer Netherlands |
Pages | 1191-1206 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789400747074 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789400747067 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |