Transhumanism, Ethics and the Therapeutic Revolution

Agents of Change

Stephen Goundrey-Smith (University of Exeter, UK)

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Routledge
09 October 2024

Religion & beliefs; Medical ethics & professional conduct

Series: Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies

This book explores the impact of developments in pharmaceutical medicine in the twentieth century on a Christian ethical evaluation of transhumanism and future ""hi-tech"" medical enhancement technologies. It suggests that the Christian ethical assessment of proposed future radical transhumanist biomedical technologies should be conducted in the light of responses to past medical advances. Two specific case studies are featured, focusing on the oral contraceptive pill and on Prozac and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants. Whilst future biomedical technologies may have therapeutic benefits for the relief of disease and contribute to improving human health and welfare, the book considers the implications for society and their acceptability as therapies from a Christian perspective. Stressing the inadequacy of natural law alone, the author proposes an ethical framework for assessing novel biomedical technologies according to the effects on personal autonomy, embodiment and bodily life, and on the imago Dei.

By: Stephen Goundrey-Smith (University of Exeter UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 450g
ISBN: 9781032269016
ISBN 10: 1032269014
Series: Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 09 October 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction. Therapy Plus: An Ultimate Cure 1. Biomedical Science and Medical Ethics: Past and Future 2. Transhumanism: Losing Our Humanity? 3. New World, New People: The Contraceptive Pill 4. Better than Well: Prozac and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) Antidepressants 5. Towards A New Therapeutic Ethic: Re-Evaluation of Transhumanism 6. Braver New World – Reimagining Transhumanism. Glossary Annotated Bibliography Index

Stephen Goundrey-Smith is an applied theologian and ordained minister in the Church of England who has also worked as a pharmacist. He received a PhD in Theology from the University of Exeter, UK.