
The Art of Being Posthuman
Who Are We in the 21st Century?
Francesca Ferrando(Author)
Polity Press
Published on 15. December 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-5095-4896-5 (ISBN)
Description
This book offers a comprehensive reflection on the existential condition of the 21st century. A visionary introduction to existential posthumanism, it takes the form of eight meditations of posthuman self-inquiry.
Existential posthumanism embraces the question 'Who am I?' in relation to: 'Where, When, and Why are We?'. This journey of self-discovery engages with a wide range of knowledge and expertise - from ancient paths of wisdom to the latest developments in science and biotechnologies; from Paleolithic times to the futures of radical life extension. The book declutters the habit of being human: as individuals, as societies, as a species. Letting go of the need for anthropocentric mastery and species-specific ambitions, the reader emerges regenerated. Being posthuman, in the 21st century, entails awareness of inter-being: from our symbiotic co-evolutions to the rights of Nature; from the geological time of the Anthropocene to the rise of Big Data and artificial intelligence. In ecology, biology, technology and ontology, the manifold paths of posthuman self-realization will reveal that we are all co-creators in the existential unfolding: our lives are our ultimate works of art.
The Art of Being Posthuman is a self-help guide to navigate our brave new world.
This book offers a comprehensive reflection on the existential condition of the 21st century. A visionary introduction to existential posthumanism, it takes the form of eight meditations of posthuman self-inquiry.
Existential posthumanism embraces the question 'Who am I?' in relation to: 'Where, When, and Why are We?'. This journey of self-discovery engages with a wide range of knowledge and expertise - from ancient paths of wisdom to the latest developments in science and biotechnologies; from Paleolithic times to the futures of radical life extension. The book declutters the habit of being human: as individuals, as societies, as a species. Letting go of the need for anthropocentric mastery and species-specific ambitions, the reader emerges regenerated. Being posthuman, in the 21st century, entails awareness of inter-being: from our symbiotic co-evolutions to the rights of Nature; from the geological time of the Anthropocene to the rise of Big Data and artificial intelligence. In ecology, biology, technology and ontology, the manifold paths of posthuman self-realization will reveal that we are all co-creators in the existential unfolding: our lives are our ultimate works of art.
<i>The Art of Being Posthuman</i> is a self-help guide to navigate our brave new world.
Existential posthumanism embraces the question 'Who am I?' in relation to: 'Where, When, and Why are We?'. This journey of self-discovery engages with a wide range of knowledge and expertise - from ancient paths of wisdom to the latest developments in science and biotechnologies; from Paleolithic times to the futures of radical life extension. The book declutters the habit of being human: as individuals, as societies, as a species. Letting go of the need for anthropocentric mastery and species-specific ambitions, the reader emerges regenerated. Being posthuman, in the 21st century, entails awareness of inter-being: from our symbiotic co-evolutions to the rights of Nature; from the geological time of the Anthropocene to the rise of Big Data and artificial intelligence. In ecology, biology, technology and ontology, the manifold paths of posthuman self-realization will reveal that we are all co-creators in the existential unfolding: our lives are our ultimate works of art.
The Art of Being Posthuman is a self-help guide to navigate our brave new world.
This book offers a comprehensive reflection on the existential condition of the 21st century. A visionary introduction to existential posthumanism, it takes the form of eight meditations of posthuman self-inquiry.
Existential posthumanism embraces the question 'Who am I?' in relation to: 'Where, When, and Why are We?'. This journey of self-discovery engages with a wide range of knowledge and expertise - from ancient paths of wisdom to the latest developments in science and biotechnologies; from Paleolithic times to the futures of radical life extension. The book declutters the habit of being human: as individuals, as societies, as a species. Letting go of the need for anthropocentric mastery and species-specific ambitions, the reader emerges regenerated. Being posthuman, in the 21st century, entails awareness of inter-being: from our symbiotic co-evolutions to the rights of Nature; from the geological time of the Anthropocene to the rise of Big Data and artificial intelligence. In ecology, biology, technology and ontology, the manifold paths of posthuman self-realization will reveal that we are all co-creators in the existential unfolding: our lives are our ultimate works of art.
<i>The Art of Being Posthuman</i> is a self-help guide to navigate our brave new world.
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Edition
1
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 149 mm
Width: 20 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
354 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5095-4896-5 (9781509548965)
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Francesca Ferrando is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Philosophy at NYU Liberal Studies.
<b>Francesca Ferrando</b> is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Philosophy at NYU Liberal Studies.
<b>Francesca Ferrando</b> is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Philosophy at NYU Liberal Studies.
Content
Premise
Introduction: How can Posthumanism bring Change?
Meditation 1: Posthuman Self-Enquiry
Meditation 2: Human Evolutions
Meditation 3: Biotic Co-Emergences
Meditation 4: Ecological Presence
Meditation 5: Cosmic Constellations
Meditation 6: Technological Enhancement
Meditation 7: Socio-cultural Agency
Meditation 8: Ontological Awareness
Conclusions: Posthuman Mantra
Introduction: How can Posthumanism bring Change?
Meditation 1: Posthuman Self-Enquiry
Meditation 2: Human Evolutions
Meditation 3: Biotic Co-Emergences
Meditation 4: Ecological Presence
Meditation 5: Cosmic Constellations
Meditation 6: Technological Enhancement
Meditation 7: Socio-cultural Agency
Meditation 8: Ontological Awareness
Conclusions: Posthuman Mantra