Is human nature obsolete? :: genetics, bioengineering, and the future of the human condition /
As our scientific and technical abilities expand at breathtaking speeds, concern that modern genetics and bioengineering are leading us to a posthuman future is growing. Is Human Nature Obsolete? poses the overarching question of what it is to be human against the background of these current advance...
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| Zusammenfassung: | As our scientific and technical abilities expand at breathtaking speeds, concern that modern genetics and bioengineering are leading us to a posthuman future is growing. Is Human Nature Obsolete? poses the overarching question of what it is to be human against the background of these current advances in biotechnology. Its perspective is philosophical and interdisciplinary rather than technical; the focus is on questions of fundamental ontological importance rather than the specifics of medical or scientific practice. The authors--all distinguished scholars in their fields--take on questions about technology's goals and values that are often ignored or sidelined in the face of rapid scientific advances and the highly specialized nature of technical knowledge. The essays included represent a rich variety of thought, ranging from finely nuanced philosophical and theological arguments to historical studies and cultural commentaries. Several explore the historical background of today's biotechnology: Timothy Casey traces such developments as the emergence of cybernetic humanity from Cartesian dualism, and Diane Paul presents the history of "positive" versus coerced eugenics. Jean Bethke Elshtain discusses cloning as a "messianic project" to perfect the body and exclude natural diversity--giving as an example the elimination of Down Syndrome as an acceptable human type--while Harold Baillie calls for an examination of the metaphysical roots of personhood. Robert Proctor finds no evidence in paleontology for any "essence of humanity," and Tom Shannon argues against materialist reductionism. Addressing social concerns, Lisa Sowle Cahill finds the possibility of a political solution to the problems raised by genetic engineering in Catholic teachings on social justice, and Langdon Winner looks critically at the "scientific enthusiasts of a posthuman future." Taken as a whole, the book provides a humanistic overview of a subject too often considered only in its technological aspect |
| Beschreibung: | Papers from a conference held in spring 2001 at the University of Scranton. |
| Beschreibung: | 1 online resource (x, 422 pages) |
| Bibliographie: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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| spelling | Is human nature obsolete? : genetics, bioengineering, and the future of the human condition / edited by Harold W. Baillie and Timothy K. Casey. Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, ©2005. 1 online resource (x, 422 pages) text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Basic bioethics Papers from a conference held in spring 2001 at the University of Scranton. Includes bibliographical references and index. Nature, technology, and the emergence of cybernetic humanity / Timothy K. Casey -- Nature and human nature / Mark Sagoff -- Life sciences : discontents and consolations / Paul Rabinow -- Genetic engineering and eugenics : the uses of history / Diane B. Paul -- The body and the quest for control / Jean Bethke Elshtain -- Visions and re-visions : life and the accident of birth / Richard M. Zaner -- Aristotle and genetic engineering : the uncertainty of excellence / Harold W. Baillie -- Human recency and race : molecular anthropology, the refigured Acheulean, and the UNESCO response to Auschwitz / Robert N. Proctor -- Human nature in a post-human genome project world / Thomas A. Shannon -- Telos, value, and genetic engineering Bernard E. Rollin -- Nature, sin, and society / Lisa Sowle Cahill -- Human genetic intervention : past, present, and future / LeRoy Walters -- Resistance is futile : the posthuman condition and its advocates / Langdon Winner. Print version record. As our scientific and technical abilities expand at breathtaking speeds, concern that modern genetics and bioengineering are leading us to a posthuman future is growing. Is Human Nature Obsolete? poses the overarching question of what it is to be human against the background of these current advances in biotechnology. Its perspective is philosophical and interdisciplinary rather than technical; the focus is on questions of fundamental ontological importance rather than the specifics of medical or scientific practice. The authors--all distinguished scholars in their fields--take on questions about technology's goals and values that are often ignored or sidelined in the face of rapid scientific advances and the highly specialized nature of technical knowledge. The essays included represent a rich variety of thought, ranging from finely nuanced philosophical and theological arguments to historical studies and cultural commentaries. Several explore the historical background of today's biotechnology: Timothy Casey traces such developments as the emergence of cybernetic humanity from Cartesian dualism, and Diane Paul presents the history of "positive" versus coerced eugenics. Jean Bethke Elshtain discusses cloning as a "messianic project" to perfect the body and exclude natural diversity--giving as an example the elimination of Down Syndrome as an acceptable human type--while Harold Baillie calls for an examination of the metaphysical roots of personhood. Robert Proctor finds no evidence in paleontology for any "essence of humanity," and Tom Shannon argues against materialist reductionism. Addressing social concerns, Lisa Sowle Cahill finds the possibility of a political solution to the problems raised by genetic engineering in Catholic teachings on social justice, and Langdon Winner looks critically at the "scientific enthusiasts of a posthuman future." Taken as a whole, the book provides a humanistic overview of a subject too often considered only in its technological aspect Genetic engineering Moral and ethical aspects. Philosophical anthropology. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85100845 Forecasting. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85050485 Medicine Philosophy. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85083087 Genetic Engineering ethics https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005818Q000941 Forecasting https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005544 Philosophy, Medical https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D010686 Anthropologie philosophique. Prévision. Médecine Philosophie. philosophical anthropology. aat BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Business Ethics. bisacsh Philosophical anthropology. cct Genetic engineering Moral and ethical aspects. cct Medicine Philosophy fast Forecasting fast Genetic engineering Moral and ethical aspects fast Philosophical anthropology fast PHILOSOPHY/Ethics & Bioethics SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY/General Electronic books. Congress https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D016423 proceedings (reports) aat Conference papers and proceedings fast Conference papers and proceedings. lcgft http://id.loc.gov/authorities/genreForms/gf2014026068 Actes de congrès. rvmgf Baillie, Harold W., 1950- https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCjBmwyVBdt3MCGY4fYWFKd http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n87917155 Casey, Timothy. Print version: Is human nature obsolete?. Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, ©2005 0262524287 0262025698 (DLC) 2004040298 (OCoLC)54905564 Basic bioethics. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n99017191 FWS01 ZDB-4-EBA FWS_PDA_EBA https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=126004 Volltext |
| spellingShingle | Is human nature obsolete? : genetics, bioengineering, and the future of the human condition / Basic bioethics. Nature, technology, and the emergence of cybernetic humanity / Timothy K. Casey -- Nature and human nature / Mark Sagoff -- Life sciences : discontents and consolations / Paul Rabinow -- Genetic engineering and eugenics : the uses of history / Diane B. Paul -- The body and the quest for control / Jean Bethke Elshtain -- Visions and re-visions : life and the accident of birth / Richard M. Zaner -- Aristotle and genetic engineering : the uncertainty of excellence / Harold W. Baillie -- Human recency and race : molecular anthropology, the refigured Acheulean, and the UNESCO response to Auschwitz / Robert N. Proctor -- Human nature in a post-human genome project world / Thomas A. Shannon -- Telos, value, and genetic engineering Bernard E. Rollin -- Nature, sin, and society / Lisa Sowle Cahill -- Human genetic intervention : past, present, and future / LeRoy Walters -- Resistance is futile : the posthuman condition and its advocates / Langdon Winner. Genetic engineering Moral and ethical aspects. Philosophical anthropology. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85100845 Forecasting. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85050485 Medicine Philosophy. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85083087 Genetic Engineering ethics https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005818Q000941 Forecasting https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005544 Philosophy, Medical https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D010686 Anthropologie philosophique. Prévision. Médecine Philosophie. philosophical anthropology. aat BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Business Ethics. bisacsh Philosophical anthropology. cct Genetic engineering Moral and ethical aspects. cct Medicine Philosophy fast Forecasting fast Genetic engineering Moral and ethical aspects fast Philosophical anthropology fast |
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