Automata, Cyborgs, and Mutants

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Automata, Cyborgs, and Mutants

Eccentric Bodies from Humanism to Transhumanism

History of ideas History of medicine European history History of science Philosophical traditions and schools of thought History of engineering and technology

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Collection: Palgrave Studies in Medieval and Early Modern Medicine

Language: English

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Published on: 5th February 2026

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9783031932014


What does it mean to be human in an age of rapid technological advancement?

Are we on the brink of transcending our biological limitations, or are we losing touch with the essence of what it means to be human? Emerging technologies challenge our understanding of identity, ethics, and existence.

Exploring Transhumanism and Posthumanism

Bringing together leading voices from history, philosophy, science, and ethics, this volume delves into the intricate intersections of transhumanism and posthumanism, offering a thought-provoking exploration of historical and philosophical debates from the Renaissance to the present.

It examines how transhumanist thought envisions the enhancement of human capabilities through science and technology, while posthumanism questions the very boundaries that define what it means to be human.

Who Should Read This?

A must-read for scholars, students, and anyone intrigued by the future of humanity, this volume is an essential guide to the debates shaping our technological era.

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