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Transhumanism, metaphysics, and the posthuman god.

Jeffrey P Bishop¹

¹Albert Gnaegi Center for Health Care Ethics, Saint Louis University, 3545 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA. jbisho12@slu.edu

The Journal of Medicine and Philosophy

|November 20, 2010

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Transhumanist philosophers

Area of Science:

Philosophy of technology
Metaphysical critique

Background:

Heidegger's critique of metaphysics as ontotheology.
Transhumanism's philosophical underpinnings.

Purpose of the Study:

Unpack metaphysical assumptions of transhumanist philosophers.
Analyze transhumanism's ontology and theology.
Examine the ethical and political implications of transhumanist metaphysics.

Main Methods:

Philosophical analysis of transhumanist texts.
Application of Heidegger's critique of ontotheology.
Conceptual examination of power, theology, politics, and ethics.

Main Results:

Transhumanist philosophers deploy an ontology of power and a form of theology.

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Their metaphysical framework generates specific political and ethical stances.

Transcending the human condition necessitates transgressing current human limitations.

Conclusions:

Transhumanism's metaphysical foundations align with Heidegger's concept of ontotheology.
The pursuit of human transcendence is intrinsically linked to a redefinition of humanity.
Critically examining transhumanism's philosophical basis is crucial for understanding its societal impact.