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.
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.
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
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
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