The Philosophy of Transhumanism: A Critical Analysis - Paperback

by Benjamin Ross (Author)

Transhumanism is an international movement which anticipates humans developing posthuman capacities in the near future.This work provides an introduction to transhumanism and the ethical and philosophical issues raised by radical human enhancement. The book investigates these questions in a way that is timely and accessible to the non-specialist.

Author Biography

Benjamin Ross received his PhD in philosophy from the University of North Texas. His research interests center around environmental philosophy with a focus on emerging technologies. Recent publications on these topics include journal articles discussing the intersection of transhumanism, algorithmic bias and surveillance. In addition to writing and teaching, his art and design projects related to futurist themes have been exhibited internationally. He is currently a visiting scholar at the John J. Lynch MD Center for Ethics and an adjunct professor of philosophy.