About the book
Humans are unique in their ability to reflect on themselves. Recently a number of scholars have pointed out that human self-conceptions have a history. Ideas of human nature in the West have always been shaped by the interplay of philosophy, theology, science, and technology. The fast pace of developments in the latter two spheres (neuroscience, genetics, artificial intelligence, biomedical engineering) call for fresh reflections on what it means, now, to be human, and for theological and ethical judgments on how we might shape our own destiny in the future. The leading scholars in this book offer fresh contributions to the lively quest for an account of ourselves that does justice to current developments in theology, science, technology, and philosophy.
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Humans are unique in their ability to reflect on themselves. Recently a number of scholars have pointed out that human self-conceptions have a history. Ideas of human nature in the West have always been shaped by the interplay of philosophy, theology, science, and technology. The fast pace of developments in the latter two spheres (neuroscience, genetics, artificial intelligence, biomedical engineering) call for fresh reflections on what it means, now, to be human, and for theological and ethical judgments on how we might shape our own destiny in the future. The leading scholars in this book offer fresh contributions to the lively quest for an account of ourselves that does justice to current developments in theology, science, technology, and philosophy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Human Identity at the Intersection of Science, Technology and Religion about?
Humans are unique in their ability to reflect on themselves. Recently a number of scholars have pointed out that human self-conceptions have a history. Ideas of human nature in the West have always been shaped by the interplay of philosophy, theology, science, and technology. The fast pace of developments in the latter two spheres (neuroscience, genetics, artificial intelligence, biomedical engineering) call for fresh reflections on what it means, now, to be human, and for theological and ethical judgments on how we might shape our own destiny in the future. The leading scholars in this book offer fresh contributions to the lively quest for an account of ourselves that does justice to current developments in theology, science, technology, and philosophy.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Human Identity at the Intersection of Science, Technology and Religion?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Religion: general > Religious issues and debates > Religion and science
Where can I read a sample of Human Identity at the Intersection of Science, Technology and Religion?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317120032
Is Human Identity at the Intersection of Science, Technology and Religion part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Science and Religion Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Human Identity at the Intersection of Science, Technology and Religion?
Christopher C. Knight, Nancey Murphy
Who is the Publisher of the book Human Identity at the Intersection of Science, Technology and Religion?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Human Identity at the Intersection of Science, Technology and Religion is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317120032) and pdf(ISBN 9781317120049)