Enhancing Human Capacities
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (907 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1405195819 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 576 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers." (Choice, 1 November 2011). "Indeed, the book itself is a cognitive enhancer par excellence and is sure to raise the level of debate on the use of enhancements and their potential risks and benefits for individuals and society itself." (Neuroethics, 14 December 2011)"This volume is appropriate for all who wish to reflect seriously on the prospects for enhancing human capacities. Comprehensive index included. References in the articles range widely over the literature in bioscience and philosophy. Summing Up: Recommended
Excellent anthology It is rare to find an anthology in bioethics with such a range of high-quality articles, many of them previously unpublished. Standout essays include Powell and Buchanan's "Breaking Evolution's Chains" and Temkin's "Is Living Longer Living Better?" Highly recommended for scholars working in the area, bioethics teachers looking for materia
Enhancing Human Capacities is the first to review the very latest scientific developments in human enhancement. Presents a rich range of perspectives on enhancement from world leading ethicists and scientists from Europe and North AmericaThe most comprehensive volume yet on the science and ethics of human enhancementUnique in providing a detailed overview of current and expected scientific advances in this areaDiscusses both general conceptual and ethical issues and concrete questions of policyIncludes sections covering all major forms of