THS-12 Type post Author James A. Herrick Date August 21, 2020 CategoriesBioethicsHuman ExceptionalismTechnology Tagged , autonomy, biotechnology, C.S. Lewis, dystopia, Francis Galton, George Bernard Shaw, human nature, individual freedom, J. D. Bernal, J.B.S. Haldane, Julian Savulescu, liberalism, Oxford University, pharmaceuticals, posthumanism, Prozac, That Hideous Strength, The Abolition of Man, transhumanism The Abolition of Man and the Advent of the Posthuman James A. Herrick August 21, 2020 Bioethics, Human Exceptionalism, Technology 9 In Julian Savulescu’s view, rapidly advancing brain science will provide some of the data necessary to shaping a better human race. Read More ›
man-sharing-sandwich-with-curious-squirrel-in-tranquil-park-1032285006-stockpack-adobestock Type post Author Wesley J. Smith Date January 10, 2017 CategoriesEthicsHuman Exceptionalism Tagged , __nedited, animal experiments, animal rights, ethical pluralism, human responsibilities, humanism, metaethics, moral duties, New York Times, pluralism, posthumanism Now It’s “Posthumanist Ethical Pluralism” Wesley J. Smith January 10, 2017 Ethics, Human Exceptionalism 5 If human life doesn't have the highest ultimate objective value, there is no way to philosophically defend universal human rights. Read More ›