Transhumanism and the ethical imperative of preserving and expanding consciousness
Journal of Interdisciplinary Ethical Research April 9, 2026 D. Vandenheever
Background: Transhumanism envisions radical human enhancement through technology. However, transhumanism has been criticised for being rooted in a negative anthropology, treating humanity as fundamentally deficient, and for lacking a coherent telos, leaving it vulnerable to charges of arbitrariness, inequality and loss of identity. Objectives: This article aims to address these criticisms by...