The philosophy of transhumanism : a critical analysis / / Benjamin Ross (University of North Texas, USA)
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| Autore: |
Ross Benjamin
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| Titolo: |
The philosophy of transhumanism : a critical analysis / / Benjamin Ross (University of North Texas, USA)
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| Pubblicazione: | Bingley, England : , : Emerald Publishing, , [2020] |
| ©2020 | |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (236 pages) |
| Disciplina: | 144 |
| Soggetto topico: | Transhumanism - Philosophy |
| Philosophy, Mind & Body | |
| Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology | |
| 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. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | The philosophy of transhumanism |
| ISBN: | 1-83982-622-3 |
| 1-83982-624-X | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910813475303321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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Emerald points.