Transhumanism - Engineering the Human Condition: History, Philosophy and Current Status by Manzocco, Roberto

Transhumanism - Engineering the Human Condition: History, Philosophy and Current Status

This book is designed to offer a comprehensive high-level introduction to transhumanism, an international political and cultural...
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Author: Roberto Manzocco
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Transhumanism - Engineering the Human Condition: History, Philosophy and Current Status by Manzocco, Roberto

Transhumanism - Engineering the Human Condition: History, Philosophy and Current Status

€53,32

Transhumanism - Engineering the Human Condition: History, Philosophy and Current Status

€53,32
Author: Roberto Manzocco
Format: Paperback
Language: English

This book is designed to offer a comprehensive high-level introduction to transhumanism, an international political and cultural movement that aims to produce a "paradigm shift" in our ethical and political understanding of human evolution. Transhumanist thinkers want the human species to take the course of evolution into its own hands, using advanced technologies currently under development - such as robotics, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, cognitive neurosciences, and nanotechnology - to overcome our present physical and mental limitations, improve our intelligence beyond the current maximum achievable level, acquire skills that are currently the preserve of other species, abolish involuntary aging and death, and ultimately achieve a post-human level of existence. The book covers transhumanism from a historical, philosophical, and scientific viewpoint, tracing its cultural roots, discussing the main philosophical, epistemological, and ethical issues, and reviewing the state of the art in scientific research on the topics of most interest to transhumanists. The writing style is clear and accessible for the general reader, but the book will also appeal to graduate and undergraduate students.



Author: Roberto Manzocco
Publisher: Springer
Published: 03/20/2019
Pages: 293
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.68d
ISBN: 9783030049560

About the Author

Roberto Manzocco is an Italian science writer, journalist, and historian of science who specializes in the history and philosophy of biology, technological innovation, and technological forecasting. He has also written books on philosophy and "pop culture" (for example, his first book was about David Lynch and philosophy). He is also interested in European policy making and the future of the Transatlantic Partnership.


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