From Yale Law School:
Are psychopaths legally insane? Should addiction be a mitigating factor in criminal defense? Has someone given their consent if they’ve been lied to?
Students are digging into these questions as they explore the legal relevance of topics in cognitive science, which investigates the human mind and how it processes information and experiences.
The “Law and Cognitive Science” seminar is co-taught by Gideon Yaffe, the Wesley Newcomb Hohfeld Professor of Jurisprudence at Yale Law School and professor of philosophy and psychology, and Joshua Knobe, professor of philosophy, psychology, and linguistics at Yale University. The seminar aims to familiarize students with empirical research in cognitive science that can provide insights to lawyers. Continue reading >>>
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