Religion and Human Enhancement

Death, Values, and Morality

Tracy J. Trothen, Calvin Mercer

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Springer International Publishing AG
02 October 2017

Philosophy; Religious groups: social & cultural aspects; Sociology; Scientific equipment, experiments & techniques; Biology, life sciences

Series: Palgrave Studies in the Future of Humanity and its Successors

This collection vigorously addresses the religious implications of extreme human enhancement technology. Topics covered include cutting edge themes, such as moral enhancement, common ground to both transhumanism and religion, the meaning of death, desire and transcendence, and virtue ethics. Radical enhancement programs, advocated by transhumanists, could arguably have a more profound impact than any other development in human history.

Reflecting a range of opinion about the desirability of extreme enhancement, leading scholars in the field join with emerging scholars to foster enhanced conversation on these topics.

Edited by: Tracy J. Trothen, Calvin Mercer
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 1st ed. 2017
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm,
Weight: 6.115kg
ISBN: 9783319624877
ISBN 10: 3319624873
Series: Palgrave Studies in the Future of Humanity and its Successors
Pages: 377
Publication Date: 02 October 2017
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tracy J. Trothen is Associate Professor of Religion at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. She currently co-chairs the American Academy of Religion “Human Enhancement and Transhumanism” Group. Calvin Mercer is Professor of Religious Studies, East Carolina University, USA. He is co-editor of Palgrave Studies in the Future of Humanity and Its Successors and founding chair of the American Academy of Religion “Human Enhancement and Transhumanism” Group.