Neurobiology Of Evil - Nature And Nurture - 1955 Words

Neurobiology of Evil - Nature and Nurture THE CONTROVERSY: Ever since Plato and Aristotle, Locke and Descartes, and Charles Darwin,the controversy of nature and nurture has been ageless, its debate still continuing on today. Likewise, the forces that produce those with antisocial behavior are still obscure to researchers; one end of the spectrum viewing the issue as largely the result of genetic or biological factors, whereas at the other end posit that it is entirely of social environment (Hare 165). There are many that are skeptic with the idea of genetic predisposition of evil - the idea that their own family with biologically innate risk factors for violence is indeed alarming, especially if nothing can be done about it. Some also worry that acknowledging such biological disabilities will result in a society that takes a soft approach to crime, holding no one accountable for his or her actions, furthermore using biology to stigmatize ostensibly innocent individuals (Raine). It is growing rather difficult, however, to avoid the mounting evidence. Advanced science can now utilize modern technology to distinguish brain anatomies of specific individuals that will grow up to express dangerously antisocial behavior. With each passing year, society is at the point where the genetic basis of criminal behavior is well established (Raine). But even if neurobiology is found to be the predominant factor in determining antisocial or even psychopathic behavior in a person,