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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Main Author: Henriksen, Jan-Olav 1961- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell [2015]
In: Dialog
Year: 2015, Volume: 54, Issue: 3, Pages: 280-288
RelBib Classification:CF Christianity and Science
FA Theology
NBE Anthropology
NCJ Ethics of science
VA Philosophy
Further subjects:B Transhumanism
B Vanilla Sky
B Finitude
B life extension
B Vulnerability
B Hans Jonas
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