Kathy McReynolds

Enhancing Our Way to Happiness?

Aristotle Versus Bacon on the Nature of True Happiness

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Produktbeschreibung

Author Kathy McReynolds argues that the modern self can indeed become self-fulfilled, but not truly happy, with the help of science, especially biotechnology. She draws upon the classical and modern theories of Aristotle and Francis Bacon to reconsider the idea of the soul. This book offers a unique perspective to the interesting and necessary discussion of the soul.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: University Press of America
• Seitenzahl: 102
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 161g
• ISBN-13: 9780761829744
• ISBN-10: 0761829741
• Artikelnr.: 21961850

Autorenporträt

Kathy McReynolds is Professor of Philosophy at Biola University. Professor McReynolds holds a doctorate in Religion and Social Ethics from the University of Southern California.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Introduction: A Conversation
Aristotle versus Bacon Chapter 3 One: Extreme Makeover and the Baconian Tradition
The Self, Enhancements, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Enhancements, Ethics, and bacon's Influence
Why Worry about Enhancements? Chapter 4 Two: Bacon on Conquering Nature
Introduction
Francis Bacon in his Time
The Mechanical Arts, Magic, and Alchemy
Bacon versus Aristotle
Bacon on the Human Being
What the Ancient Knew Which Bacon Denied Chapter 5 Three: Aristotle on the Soul
The Problem with Defining Human Nature
The Baconian Self
Some Concepts Challenged by the Baconian View
The Aristotelian Soul
Arguments Against Aristotle
Arguments Supporting Aristotle
The Self, The Soul, Happiness Chapter 6 Four: Aristotle on the Purpose of Medicine
The End of Medicine?
Medicine - A Distinct End = Social Power
Aristotle and the End of Medicine
Health as the End of Medicine Chapter 7 Conclusion: Aristotle on the Ethics of Happiness and Enhancements: Ethical Reflection Begins with the Agent
The Human Body: Who Controls It?
The Role of Medicine and the Morally Worthy Life: Bacon and Aristotle Compared Chapter 8 Bibliography

Rezensionen

McReynolds book...propels us powerfully toward a deep and rich understanding of what it means to be human. -- Arthur J. Spring, College of Saint Benedict / St. Johns University Bridges