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What does it mean to be human in an age of rapid technological advancement? Are we on the brink of transcending our biological limitations, or are we losing touch with the essence of what it means to be human? Emerging technologies challenge our understanding of identity, ethics, and existence.

Bringing together leading voices from philosophy, science, and ethics, this volume delves into the intricate intersections of humanism, transhumanism, and posthumanism, offering a thought-provoking exploration of the historical and philosophical debates to date. It examines how transhumanist thought envisions the enhancement of human capabilities through science and technology, while posthumanism questions the very boundaries that define what it means to be human. A must-read for scholars, students, and anyone intrigued by the future of humanity, this book is an essential guide to the debates shaping our technological era.