Our Posthuman Future
Consequences of the Biotechnology Revolution
Francis Fukuyama
272 pages | ~8 hrs
Our Posthuman Future
Consequences of the Biotechnology Revolution
By Francis Fukuyama
In this thought-provoking exploration, renowned social philosopher Francis Fukuyama examines how emerging biotechnologies may fundamentally reshape our understanding of human nature and society. Building on his earlier work about the trajectory of history, Fukuyama turns his attention to the life sciences and their potential to alter the very foundations of human equality.
As genetic engineering and biotechnology advance at unprecedented rates, Fukuyama raises essential questions about what it means to be human in an age where we can modify our own biology. He investigates how these scientific capabilities might challenge the core principles of liberal democracy, particularly the belief that all people share an inherent equality rooted in our common humanity.
This philosophical inquiry delves into the moral and ethical dimensions of our growing power to reshape human behavior and characteristics. Fukuyama guides readers through complex territory where science, politics, and human values intersect, offering insights into how biotechnological progress could transform social structures and individual identity.
For those seeking to understand the deeper implications of scientific advancement on human consciousness and society, this work provides a framework for contemplating our species' evolving relationship with technology. Fukuyama challenges readers to consider not just what we can become through scientific innovation, but what we should become as we navigate the ethical complexities of our expanding capabilities.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Clonage humain
- ✓ Explore Social change
- ✓ Explore Genetic engineering--moral and ethical aspects
- ✓ Explore Moral and ethical aspects of Biotechnology
- ✓ Explore 174/.25
- ✓ Explore Tp 248.23 f961o 2002
- ✓ Understand spiritual ethics
- ✓ Explore Ethische aspecten
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Details
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Farrar Straus & Giroux
- ISBN-13
- 9780374236434
- ISBN-10
- 0374236437
- Pages
- 272
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- TP248.23.F85 2003
