Philosophical-Legal Reflection in the Face of the Challenges of Neuroscience (La riflessione filosofico-giuridica alla sfida delle neuroscienze)

24 March 2026 | 09:00 – 10:30
Edificio U7 – Civitas, Aula U7-05 (Floor −1)
Via Bicocca degli Arcimboldi 8, Milan

In-person event – Free access

Within the course Marketing, comunicazione aziendale e mercati globali, the University of Milan-Bicocca hosts an open class dedicated to the philosophical and legal challenges raised by contemporary neuroscience.

The meeting will feature the presentation of two recent monographs addressing the ethical, legal, and human rights implications of neuroscientific developments, particularly in forensic contexts and in the governance of emerging neurotechnologies.

The event is coordinated by Prof. Carla Gulotta, Professor of Philosophy of Law at the University of Milan-Bicocca.

Book presentations

Francesco Stocchi

Professor of Philosophy of Human Rights
Department of Law, University of Milan-Bicocca
Member of Tecsedu

Neuroscienze e applicazioni in ambito forense: profili filosofici ed etico-giuridici
(Giappichelli, 2025)

Commentator
Silvia Zullo
Associate Professor of Philosophy of Law
Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna

Marta Sosa Navarro

Professor of International Law
Department of Economics, Management and Law
University of Milan-Bicocca
Member of Tecsedu

The Role of Soft Law in the Regulation and Governance of Human Rights Challenges Posed by Neurotechnology
(Giappichelli, 2025)

Commentator
Chiara Ragni
Full Professor of International Law
University of Milan