Is a Finite Life Such a Bad Idea? Transhumanism and Theological Anthropology
Creaturely life is finite life. Transhumanism suggests that human life will be better and even fulfilled in a new way, if humans can overcome some of the finite conditions now given. I argue that there are theological, ethical, and biological points to be taken into consideration that may challenge...
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Dialog
Year: 2015, Volume: 54, Issue: 3, Pages: 280-288 |
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Transhumanism
B Vanilla Sky B Finitude B life extension B Vulnerability B Hans Jonas |
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