Transhumanism and Society

The Social Debate over Human Enhancement

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Reference, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Zoology
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Author: Stephen Lilley ISBN: 9789400749818
Publisher: Springer Netherlands Publication: July 31, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Stephen Lilley
ISBN: 9789400749818
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Publication: July 31, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This book provides an introductory overview to the social debate over enhancement technologies with an overview of the transhumanists' call to bypass human nature and conservationists' argument in defense of it. The author present this controversy as it unfolds in the contest between transhumanists proponents and conservationists, who push back with an argument to conserve human nature and to ban enhancement technologies.

This book provides an overview of the key contested points and present the debate in an orderly, constructive fashion. Readers are informed about the discussion over humanism, the tension between science and religion, and the interpretation of socio-technological revolutions; and are invited to make up their own mind about one of the most challenging topics concerning the social and ethical implications of technological advancements.

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This book provides an introductory overview to the social debate over enhancement technologies with an overview of the transhumanists' call to bypass human nature and conservationists' argument in defense of it. The author present this controversy as it unfolds in the contest between transhumanists proponents and conservationists, who push back with an argument to conserve human nature and to ban enhancement technologies.

This book provides an overview of the key contested points and present the debate in an orderly, constructive fashion. Readers are informed about the discussion over humanism, the tension between science and religion, and the interpretation of socio-technological revolutions; and are invited to make up their own mind about one of the most challenging topics concerning the social and ethical implications of technological advancements.

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