Transhumanism: stages, concepts, advantages, risks
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https://doi.org/10.31548/hspedagog13(4).2022.155-160Abstract
. From a philosophical point of view, the peculiarities of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of such a phenomenon of the modern world as transhumanism are investigated. The phenomenon of transhumanism needs a thorough philosophical understanding, taking into account the claims put forward within its limits. After all, transhumanism at the philosophical and scientific level recognizes the possibility of improving human nature from the point of view of avoiding suffering, disease, and death; expanding her physical, mental and psychological capabilities. It is about using scientific tools to create a superhuman. What used to belong to the realm of fiction is becoming a real possibility in today's world. However, since we are talking about the endowment of a person with supernatural capabilities, despite the dizzying opportunities that open up, it is necessary to take into account the ethical aspect of the problem, the moments of responsibility of scientists for their scientific actions from the point of view of the threats they may pose. The research asks why, despite all the dangers associated with human intervention in nature and the largely unpredictable consequences of such interventions, people still do not give up on experiments to improve their nature?
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