Philosophical Posthumanism (Theory in the New Humanities)

by RosiBraidotti (Foreword), Francesca Ferrando (Author), Francesca Ferrando (Author), Rosi Braidotti (Foreword)

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Hardcover
2019
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Posthumanism is the philosophy of our time, a necessary perspective in the reflection about planet Earth and the future of humanity. The term 'posthuman' redefines the notion of 'the human' in tune with the scientific and bio-technological developments, and the socio-cultural, ethical and environmental imperatives of our age. The philosophical landscape, which has since developed, includes several movements and schools of thought, such as Posthumanism, Transhumanism, Anti-humanism and New Materialism. This book explains the similarities and differences between these various currents and offers an original contribution to Philosophical Posthumanism, uncovering its historical, theoretical, ontological and epistemological horizons. Philosophical Posthumanism is a philosophy of mediation which deconstructs any strict hierarchy by embracing an interdisciplinary approach, which merges critical thinking, evolutionary biology, quantum physics and the practice of awareness, among other related fields. Its impact goes beyond academia to encompass society as a whole, emerging in the global paradigm shifts towards coexistence.

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Posthumanism is the philosophy of our time, a necessary perspective in the reflection about planet Earth and the future of humanity. The term 'posthuman' redefines the notion of 'the human' in tune with the scientific and bio-technological developments, and the socio-cultural, ethical and environmental imperatives of our age. The philosophical landscape, which has since developed, includes several movements and schools of thought, such as Posthumanism, Transhumanism, Anti-humanism and New Materialism. This book explains the similarities and differences between these various currents and offers an original contribution to Philosophical Posthumanism, uncovering its historical, theoretical, ontological and epistemological horizons. Philosophical Posthumanism is a philosophy of mediation which deconstructs any strict hierarchy by embracing an interdisciplinary approach, which merges critical thinking, evolutionary biology, quantum physics and the practice of awareness, among other related fields. Its impact goes beyond academia to encompass society as a whole, emerging in the global paradigm shifts towards coexistence.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Edition: Critical
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Published: 27 Jun 2019
ISBN 10: 1350059501
ISBN 13: 9781350059504
Book Overview: A road map to philosophical posthumanism, laying out its theories and developing its historical, genealogical and onto-epistemological relevance.

Media Reviews

Francesca Ferrando's book will be of great value to those who wish to understand post-anthropocentric approaches to philosophy and politics. In Philosophical Posthumanism, they will find an account of the theoretical foundations and practice of posthumanism that is, in equal parts, scholarly, engaged and engaging. -- David Roden, Lecturer of Philosophy, Open University, UK, author of 'Posthuman Life: Philosophy at the Edge of the Human'

Author Bio

Francesca Ferrando is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Program of Liberal Studies, New York University, USA. She was the recipient of the 'Premio Sainati' Philosophical Prize in 2014. Ferrando was the first speaker to give a TED talk on the topic of Posthumanism, called 'Humans, Cyborgs, Posthumans' in 2012.