| Post- and Transhumanism: An Introduction Contributor(s): Sorgner, Stefan Lorenz (Other), Ranisch, Robert (Editor), Sorgner, Stefan Lorenz (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3631606621 ISBN-13: 9783631606629 Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der W OUR PRICE: $62.82 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Metaphysics - Religion - Social Science | Anthropology - General |
| Dewey: 144 |
| LCCN: 2014035180 |
| Series: Beyond Humanism: Trans- And Posthumanism / Jenseits Des Huma |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.9" W x 8.3" (1.15 lbs) 313 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Scientific advances in genetics, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence signal the end of our traditional concept of the human being. The most vigorous movements dealing with this ongoing crisis of humanism are posthumanism and transhumanism. While posthumanism reconsiders what it means to be human, transhumanism actively promotes human enhancement. Both approaches address the posthuman condition in the technological age. In 20 articles, written by leading scholars of the field, this volume provides the first comprehensive introduction to debates beyond humanism. |