| From Humanism to Meta-, Post- and Transhumanism? Contributor(s): Sorgner, Stefan Lorenz (Other), Deretic, Irina (Editor), Sorgner, Stefan Lorenz (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3631662580 ISBN-13: 9783631662588 Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der W OUR PRICE: $103.55 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama - Language Arts & Disciplines | Communication Studies - Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical |
| Dewey: 144 |
| LCCN: 2015046050 |
| Series: Beyond Humanism: Trans- And Posthumanism / Jenseits Des Huma |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.9" W x 8.3" (1.40 lbs) 379 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The relationship between humanism, metahumanism, posthumanism and transhumanism is one of the most pressing topics concerning many current cultural, social, political, ethical and individual challenges. There have been a great number of uses of the various terms in history. Meta-, post- and transhumanism have in common that they reject the categorically dualist understanding of human beings inherent in humanism. The essays in this volume consider the relevant historical discourses, important contemporary philosophical reflections and artistic perspectives on this subject-matter. The goal is to obtain a multifaceted survey of the concepts, the relationship of the various concepts and their advantages as well as their disadvantages. Leading scholars of many different traditions, countries and disciplines have contributed to this collection. |