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Enhancement fit for humanity : perspectives on emerging technologies /

"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 im...

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Group Author: Baggot, Michael; Garcia, Alberto, 1964-; Carrara, Alberto; Tham, Joseph, 1965-
Published: Routledge,
Publisher Address: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY :
Publication Dates: 2022.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: Routledge studies in religion
Subjects:
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.
Summary: "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"--
Carrier Form: xix, 234 pages ; 24 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781032073033
1032073039
9781032115856
1032115858
Index Number: T14
CLC: T-05
Call Number: T-05/E588

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