Document Type
Book
Publication Date
2013
Abstract
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.
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.
Recommended Citation
Lilley, S. (2008). Transhumanism and society: The social debate over human enhancement. New York: Springer.
Contents
Preface.docx (15 kB)
Preface
Introduction to the Transhumanity Debate.pdf (212 kB)
Introduction to the Transhumanity Debate
Included in
Philosophy of Science Commons, Social Psychology and Interaction Commons, Sociology of Culture Commons, Theory, Knowledge and Science Commons
Comments
ISBN 9789400749801
Contents: Introduction to the Transhumanity Debate -- Transcend or Transgress? -- Transformation of Body and Mind -- Rhetoric of Risk -- Inevitability -- Closure.