Objective There exist significant gaps in our understanding and knowledge of the
contributory factors which give rise to the development of a mass shooter. Method A case …

Delusional beliefs are typically pathological. Being pathological is clearly distinguished from
being false or being irrational. Anna might falsely believe that his husband is having an affair …

An examination of the relationship between the brain and culpability that offers a
comprehensive neuroscientific theory of human responsibility. When we praise, blame …

Insanity cases may attract a lot of media attention. The severity of the crimes and their nature
play an important role in this. The crimes tend to be strange, inexplicable, and shocking …

This paper clarifies the conceptual space of discussion of legal insanity by considering the
virtues of the 'medical model'model that has been used in Norway for almost a century. The …

On one influential view, the problems that should attract medical attention involve a disorder,
because the goals of medical practice are to prevent and treat disorders. Based on this view …

This study is a pilot literature review that compares the interest of neuroethicists and
neuroscientists. It aims to determine whether there is a significant gap between the …

In this paper we aim to offer a balanced argument to motivate (re) thinking about the mental
illness clause within the insanity defence. This is the clause that states that mental illness …

Sažetak The question of whether psychopaths are criminally and morally responsible has
generated significant controversy in the literature. In this paper, we discuss what relevance a …

Featuring a unique overview of the different forms of extreme violence, this book considers
the psychology of extreme violence alongside a variety of contributing factors, such as brain …