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Editorial
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Amongst the many questions for which society looks to neuroscience for an answer is whether differences exist between man and animals other than the obvious alterations in structure dependent on evolution. Faced with much diversity of opinion and ambiguity on this and related topics, the thinking person can often turn with confidence to the analyses and formulations of Ray Tallis—philosopher, literary critic, poet, novelist and former professor of gerontology in the University of Manchester. Professor Tallis is never afraid to say what he thinks. He has particularly trenchant views on flaky philosophy; and, at a time when its general interest and influence on society have made neuroscience something of an intellectual fashion accessory, Ray Tallis is an ardent neuro-protectionist. Most recently he has tackled the literary critic masquerading
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