Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2021
Abstract
This essay examines the anthropology of transhumanist and posthumanist thought, focusing on human dignity and the role of embodiment. It posits that posthumanism views the body as a barrier to achieving dignity rather than an intrinsic site of dignity, advocating for transcending biological limits towards a more dignified existence. The discourse contrasts transhumanist and bioconservative perspectives on dignity, emphasizing that dignity is not an inherent trait but is achieved through technological enhancement and the redefinition of embodiment, impacting contemporary ethical considerations in biotechnology.
Recommended Citation
Zachary R. Calo, Posthuman Dignity and the Problem of the Body, 1S BioLaw J. – Rivista di BioDiritto 33 (2021).
Source Publication
BioLaw Journal