On Transhumanism by Stefan Lorenz Sorgner
Examines widespread myths about transhumanism and explores the most pressing ethical issues in the debate over technologically assisted human enhancement.“Stefan Lorenz Sorgner is one of the world's leading experts in the fields of trans- and post-humanismHis 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
Stefan Lorenz Sorgner is Associate Professor of Philosophy at John Cabot University in Rome, Director and Cofounder of the Beyond Humanism Network, Fellow at the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies, Research Fellow at the Ewha Institute for the Humanities, and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Posthuman Studies. He is the author of five books and the editor of more than ten essay collections. Spencer Hawkins is Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Translation Studies, Linguistics, and Cultural Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780271087924 |
| ISBN 10 | 0271087927 |
| Title | On Transhumanism |
| Author | Stefan Lorenz Sorgner |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pennsylvania State University Press |
| Year published | 2020-12-15 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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