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245 10 a| Immortal passage :b| philosophical speculations on posthuman evolution /c| Asher Seidel.;

300 a| ix, 146 pages ;c| 24 cm;

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504 a| Includes bibliographical references (p. 141-143) and index.;

505 0 a| The future of ethics -- Minds and related matters -- On transition -- The colors of life -- The far future -- At the limits of the conceivable -- Loose ends and final thoughts.;

520 1 a| "Immortal Passage: Philosophical Speculations on Posthuman Evolution is Asher Seidel's speculative account of posthuman evolution. Seidel begins with the transitional period in which humans begin to live for significantly extended periods, then moves to the closer future in which, having transitioned, the now posthumans enjoy enhanced cognitive and creative powers. Finally, Seidel enters the distant future, where our descendants might possess abilities beyond the limits of what is presently conceivable." "Seidel's speculations engage various philosophical problems. Seidel seeks an ethical theory that co-develops with a deeper scientific understanding of ourselves. He also examines the metaphysical and epistemological presuppositions of his recommendation for human to posthuman transitioning, including mind-body dualism vigorous enough to allow for full-bodied consciousness, but insufficient for free will; perceptual direct realism, and self-identity." "As the speculations reach further into the future, various socio-political questions regarding the difficulties of transitioning are explored. Speculated possibilities of pain-free living, cooperative relationships, nonbiological selfhood, and radically enhanced cognitive abilities are examined in depth in this mind-bending ride into the future of humankind."--BOOK JACKET.;

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Immortal passage : philosophical speculations on posthuman evolution / Asher Seidel.

Author/creator	Seidel, Asher, 1943-
Format	Book
Publication Info	Lanham : Lexington Books, ©2010.
Description	ix, 146 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects	Artificial life. Immortalism. Human evolution.

Contents	The future of ethics -- Minds and related matters -- On transition -- The colors of life -- The far future -- At the limits of the conceivable -- Loose ends and final thoughts.
Review	"Immortal Passage: Philosophical Speculations on Posthuman Evolution is Asher Seidel's speculative account of posthuman evolution. Seidel begins with the transitional period in which humans begin to live for significantly extended periods, then moves to the closer future in which, having transitioned, the now posthumans enjoy enhanced cognitive and creative powers. Finally, Seidel enters the distant future, where our descendants might possess abilities beyond the limits of what is presently conceivable." "Seidel's speculations engage various philosophical problems. Seidel seeks an ethical theory that co-develops with a deeper scientific understanding of ourselves. He also examines the metaphysical and epistemological presuppositions of his recommendation for human to posthuman transitioning, including mind-body dualism vigorous enough to allow for full-bodied consciousness, but insufficient for free will; perceptual direct realism, and self-identity." "As the speculations reach further into the future, various socio-political questions regarding the difficulties of transitioning are explored. Speculated possibilities of pain-free living, cooperative relationships, nonbiological selfhood, and radically enhanced cognitive abilities are examined in depth in this mind-bending ride into the future of humankind."--BOOK JACKET.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 141-143) and index.
LCCN	2010028868
ISBN	9780739150061 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN	0739150065 (cloth : alk. paper)

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