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    Online Resource
    Abingdon, Oxon ; : Routledge,
    ISBN: 9781003220589 , 1003220584 , 1000486974 , 9781000486995 , 1000486990 , 9781000486971
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource.
    Series Statement: Routledge studies in religion
    Series Statement: Routledge studies in religion.
    Parallel Title: Print version: Enhancement fit for humanity
    DDC: 303.48/3
    Keywords: Performance technology Social aspects. ; Transhumanism Social aspects. ; Medical technology Moral and ethical aspects. ; Performance technology Religious aspects ; Catholic Church. ; Transhumanism Religious aspects ; Catholic Church. ; Medical technology Religious aspects ; Catholic Church. ; Transhumanisme Aspect social. ; Technologie médicale Aspect moral. ; RELIGION / General ; Medical technology Moral and ethical aspects. ; Electronic books.
    Abstract: "This book explores what constitutes an enhancement fit for humanity in the age of nanotechnologies, biotechnologies, information technologies, and technologies related to the cognitive sciences. It considers the influence of emergent technology upon our understanding of human nature and the impact on future generations. Drawing on the Catholic tradition in particular, the book gathers international contributions from scientific, philosophical, legal, and religious perspectives. Together they offer a positive step in an ongoing dialogue regarding the promises and perils of emergent technology for man's integral human development"--
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  • 2
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    Milton : Taylor & Francis Group
    ISBN: 9781000486971
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (255 pages)
    Series Statement: Routledge Studies in Religion Ser.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 303.483
    Keywords: Performance technology-Social aspects ; Transhumanism-Social aspects ; Medical technology-Moral and ethical aspects ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Contributors -- Preface: The challenge of imperfection -- Introduction: An interdisciplinary reflection on the impact of emerging technologies on humanity -- Part I Scientific perspectives on emerging technologies -- Chapter 1 Emerging and converging technologies: The state of the art in therapeutics -- Chapter 2 Cognitive and memory neuroenhancement -- Chapter 3 Is neuroenhancement ethical or unethical?: An open issue -- Chapter 4 Enhancement and doping in sports -- Part II Philosophical perspectives on emerging technologies -- Chapter 5 Anthropological and neuroethical elements of the pursuit of neurocybernetic immortality in the global 2045 initiative -- Chapter 6 For and against human enhancement -- Chapter 7 Human nature and the philosophical challenges of a post-human society -- Chapter 8 Toward the abolition of the idea of human nature and the ushering in of another "advent of a New Man" -- Chapter 9 Healthier than healthy: The moral case for therapeutic enhancements -- Chapter 10 Resisting the temptations of perfection -- Chapter 11 From gender to transgender and transhumanism -- Chapter 12 A Thomistic assessment of contemporary transhumanism as a postmodern, secular, liberal movement -- Part III Social and legal perspectives on emerging technologies -- Chapter 13 Which juridic norms should regulate new converging technologies? -- Chapter 14 The Impact of neurotechnologies on human rights and justice -- Part IV Religious perspectives on emerging technologies and transhumanism -- Chapter 15 Buddhist reflections on the development of biotechnology -- Chapter 16 Islam and transhumanism -- Chapter 17 Questions and answers on human enhancement in the Jewish tradition -- Index.
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  • 3
    ISBN: 9781032073033 , 9781032115856
    Language: English
    Pages: xix, 234 Seiten
    Edition: First published
    Series Statement: Routledge studies in religion
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Enhancement fit for humanity
    DDC: 303.48/3
    Keywords: Performance technology Social aspects ; Transhumanism Social aspects ; Medical technology Moral and ethical aspects ; Performance technology Religious aspects ; Catholic Church ; Transhumanism Religious aspects ; Catholic Church ; Medical technology Religious aspects ; Catholic Church
    Abstract: "This book explores what constitutes an enhancement fit for humanity in the age of nanotechnologies, biotechnologies, information technologies, and technologies related to the cognitive sciences. It considers the influence of emergent technology upon our understanding of human nature and the impact on future generations. Drawing on the Catholic tradition in particular, the book gathers international contributions from scientific, philosophical, legal, and religious perspectives. Together they offer a positive step in an ongoing dialogue regarding the promises and perils of emergent technology for man's integral human development"--
    Note: Includes bibliographical references and index
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