What Does it Mean to be Human? Life, Death, Personhood and the Transhumanist Movement

Critically examines present and future technologies for human enhancement Identifies strengths and weaknesses in the transhumanist and bioconservative arguments for and against human enhancement Introduces the notion that death is a process rather than an event Identifies philosophical and clinical limitations in contemporary brain death determination Clarifies philosophical and clinical issues in the realm of cryonic suspension

Contenu
Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Biomedical Ethics.- Chapter 3. Humans, Transhumans and Humanoids.- Chapter 4. Pharmacologic Enhancement: Possibilities and Perils.- Chapter 5. Life, Death, and Brain Death.- Chapter 6. Cryonic Life Extension: Scientific Possibility or Stupid Pipe Dream?.- Chapter 7. Defending Attacks Against Transhumanism.- Chapter 8. Conclusions. Appendix.