This book explores the interdisciplinary dialogue between history and neuroscience, analyzing how each field can inform the other. The authors, Dieter Langewiesche and Niels Birbaumer, investigate historical debates on cultural hegemony and scientific authority, particularly focusing on the 19th-century contention between physiologists like Emil du Bois-Reymond and philosophers. The book discusses the enduring question of free will, the role of scientific disciplines in society, and the historical impact of scientific methods on cultural and academic hegemony. The intended audience includes scholars and students interested in the intersection of history, neuroscience, and philosophy. |