hermostovastuu
Hermostovastuu is a Finnish term used in philosophical and bioethical discussions to refer to the attribution of responsibility to the nervous system for actions and outcomes, rather than attributing agency solely to a conscious agent. The word is formed from roots meaning nervous system (hermosto) and responsibility (vastuu). It appears mainly in academic contexts dealing with questions of free will, autonomy, and accountability in cases where neurological factors influence behavior.
The concept is employed to highlight how physiological processes in the brain can affect decision making, control,
Critics caution that focusing on nervous-system causation risks eroding personal accountability or complicating legal standards of
In practice, discussions of hermostovastuu intersect with clinical ethics, patient autonomy, and the design of consent