Description
Book SynopsisExamines widespread myths about transhumanism and explores the most pressing ethical issues in the debate over technologically assisted human enhancement.
Trade Review“Stefan Lorenz Sorgner is one of the world's leading experts in the fields of trans- and post-humanism. His new book is both thoughtful and forward-looking and will be a welcome addition to the literature on the subject.”
—Wolfgang Welsch,Friedrich-Schiller University of Jena
“Sorgner provides a detailed and distinct overview of what defines transhumanism and what is understood as transhumanism. His knowledge of the international state of scientific research and of the continental and utilitarian traditions of moral philosophy underline the fact that [this] book is a very informative and fascinating read.”
—Thomas Damberger and Estella Hebert Journal of Evolution and Technology
“Prof. Sorgner crafted a well-rounded, provocative philosophy piece that tends to challenge the established opinions on human boundaries and perspectives, by teaching and simultaneously allowing to be taught (that is, enhanced), which makes it a rare find and a noteworthy event within . . . posthuman scholarship.”
—Aleksandar Talovic Journal of Posthumanism
“If you care about the philosophical roots of technological progress, or ways in which these may manifest themselves in future policy, you should have this one on your shelf.”
—Woody Evans Prometheus: Critical Studies in Innovation
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements
Translator’s Introduction: Transhumanism in Translation
Introductory Remarks
1. Is Transhumanism the Most Dangerous Idea in the World?
2. A Roadmap of Enhancement Debates
3. Pedigrees of Metahumanism, Posthumanism, and Transhumanism
4. Nietzsche and Transhumanism
5. Twelve Pillars of Transhumanist Discourse
Concluding Thoughts
Notes
Works Cited
Index
