Walter Glannon is professor emeritus of philosophy at the University of Calgary. His main areas of interest are bioethics and neuropsychiatry. He is the author or editor of 15 books, including “The Neuroethics of Memory: From Total Recall to Oblivion,” “Defining Right and Wrong in Brain Science” and Brain, Body, and Mind: Neuroethics With a Human Face.
Walter Glannon
Professor emeritus of philosophy
University of Calgary
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‘Neuroethics: The Implications of Mapping and Changing the Brain,’ an excerpt
In his new book, published today, philosopher Walter Glannon examines the ethics of six areas of neuroscience. In Chapter 4, a portion of which appears below, he tackles the ethical considerations of using brain organoids in research.
‘Neuroethics: The Implications of Mapping and Changing the Brain,’ an excerpt
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Walter Glannon
11 November 2025 | 7 min read
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