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Posthuman life : philosophy at the edge of the human /

We imagine posthumans as humans made superhumanly intelligent or resilient by future advances in nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology and cognitive science. Many argue that these enhanced people might live better lives. Others fear that tinkering with our nature will undermine our s...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Roden, David (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London ; New York : Routledge, 2015.
Subjects:	Philosophical anthropology. Technology > Philosophy. Artificial intelligence > Philosophy. Human beings.

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