From Human to Posthuman
Christian Theology and Technology in a Postmodern World
By Brent Waters | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
Technology is one of the dominant forces shaping the emerging postmodern world. Indeed the very fabric of daily life is dependent upon various information, communication, and transportation technologies. With anticipated advances in biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and robotics, that dependence will increase. Yet this growing dependence is accompanied with a deep ambivalence. For many technology symbolises the faith of the postmodern world, but it is an ambivalent faith encapsulating both our hopes and fears for the future. This book examines the religious foundations underlying this troubled faith in technology, as well as critically and constructively engaging particular technological developments from a theological perspective.
Editions of From Human to Posthuman
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- ISBN 9781317132219
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- ISBN 9781317132226
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Technology is one of the dominant forces shaping the emerging postmodern world. Indeed the very fabric of daily life is dependent upon various information, communication, and transportation technologies. With anticipated advances in biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and robotics, that dependence will increase. Yet this growing dependence is accompanied with a deep ambivalence. For many technology symbolises the faith of the postmodern world, but it is an ambivalent faith encapsulating both our hopes and fears for the future. This book examines the religious foundations underlying this troubled faith in technology, as well as critically and constructively engaging particular technological developments from a theological perspective.
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What is From Human to Posthuman about?
Technology is one of the dominant forces shaping the emerging postmodern world. Indeed the very fabric of daily life is dependent upon various information, communication, and transportation technologies. With anticipated advances in biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and robotics, that dependence will increase. Yet this growing dependence is accompanied with a deep ambivalence. For many technology symbolises the faith of the postmodern world, but it is an ambivalent faith encapsulating both our hopes and fears for the future. This book examines the religious foundations underlying this troubled faith in technology, as well as critically and constructively engaging particular technological developments from a theological perspective.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in From Human to Posthuman?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Religion: general > Religious issues and debates > Religion and science
Where can I read a sample of From Human to Posthuman?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317132219
Is From Human to Posthuman 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 From Human to Posthuman?
Brent Waters
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
From Human to Posthuman is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317132219) and pdf(ISBN 9781317132226)