Ethical issues with cognitive enhancement

Chris Ellis

doi:10.4102/safp.v59i3.4672

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Ethical issues with cognitive enhancement

Chris Ellis

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Chris Ellis, Priivate Practitioner University of KwaZulu-Natal

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Abstract

Over the last few years I have had a small but steady number of normal students asking for stimulants such as methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta) to help them with their studying and exams. This may partly be because my rooms are near our local university campus.

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cognitive enhancement ethics

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