Immortal passage philosophical speculations on posthuman evolution / Asher Seidel.
| Author/creator | Seidel, Asher, 1943- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Lanham : Lexington Books, |
| Description | 1 online resource (ix, 146 p.) |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| 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 | "Immorial 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. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Immortal passage Lanham : Lexington Books, c2010. 9780739150061 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2021678606 |
| ISBN | 9780739150085 ebook |
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