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Record Nr.

UNINA9910962479803321

Autore

Ross Benjamin

Titolo

The philosophy of transhumanism : a critical analysis / / Benjamin Ross (University of North Texas, USA)

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Bingley, England : , : Emerald Publishing, , [2020]

©2020

ISBN

9781839826221

1839826223

9781839826245

183982624X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (236 pages)

Collana

Emerald points

Disciplina

144

Soggetti

Transhumanism - Philosophy

Philosophy, Mind & Body

Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Redesigning humans -- Engaging with transhumanism -- Living "forever" : transhumanism and mortality -- "Unlimited" intelligence and well-being -- The role of the philosopher in transhumanism -- Transhumanism and Buddhist philosophy : two approaches to suffering -- Conclusion : Contesting and considering.

Sommario/riassunto

Transhumanism is an international movement which anticipates humans developing posthuman capacities in the near future. This work provides an introduction to transhumanism and the ethical and philosophical issues raised by radical human enhancement. The book investigates these questions in a way that is timely and accessible to the non-specialist.