The Ethics of Human Enhancement: Understanding the Debate

We humans can enhance some of our mental and physical abilities above the normal upper limits for our species with the use of particular drug therapies and medical procedures. We will be able to enhance many more of our abilities in more ways in the near future. Some commentators have welcomed the prospect of wide use of human enhancement technologies, while others have viewed it with alarm, and have made clear that they find human enhancement morally objectionable. The Ethics of Human Enhancement examines whether the ... Read More

We humans can enhance some of our mental and physical abilities above the normal upper limits for our species with the use of particular drug therapies and medical procedures. We will be able to enhance many more of our abilities in more ways in the near future. Some commentators have welcomed the prospect of wide use of human enhancement technologies, while others have viewed it with alarm, and have made clear that they find human enhancement morally objectionable. The Ethics of Human Enhancement examines whether the reactions can be supported by articulated philosophical reasoning, or perhaps explained in terms of psychological influences on moral reasoning. An international team of ethicists refresh the debate with new ideas and arguments, making connections with scientific research and with related issues in moral philosophy. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 180 Day Rental: $60.45 (Expires Oct 24, 2024) 365 Day Rental: $69.75 (Expires Apr 27, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $92.99 Title: The Ethics of Human Enhancement by Steve Clarke; Âjulian Savulescu; Âc. A. J. Coady Publisher: Oxford University Press Academic UK Print ISBN: 9780198754855, 019875485X eText ISBN: 9780191070983 Edition: 2016 1st edition Format: EPUB eBook	$60.45 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ