On Biotechnology, Theology, and the Human Sciences

There may be very good Christian theological reasons to oppose human biotechnological enhancement. It is, however, difficult to discern what they are. Much of the specifically Christian response to transhumanist biotechnological enhancement has revolved around the metaphysics of human persons; this...

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Published in:Theology and science
Subtitles:Moral enhancement and deification through technology?
Main Author: Jong, Jonathan (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge [2018]
In: Theology and science
RelBib Classification:NBE Anthropology
NCJ Ethics of science
Further subjects:B Ethics
B Transhumanism
B Human Nature
B Natural Law
B Metaphysics
B species concepts
B Enhancement
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Summary:There may be very good Christian theological reasons to oppose human biotechnological enhancement. It is, however, difficult to discern what they are. Much of the specifically Christian response to transhumanist biotechnological enhancement has revolved around the metaphysics of human persons; this is hardly surprising, given that similar themes appear in other bioethical themes, such as over in vitro fertilization, abortion, and euthanasia. The main aim of this paper is to clarify the theological requirements for such responses, particularly those that are mistakenly delegated to scientists. In particular, the paper will focus on the need for a Christian theological account of human nature that does not unduly rely on biological accounts of the same.
ISSN:1474-6719
Contains:Enthalten in: Theology and science
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/14746700.2018.1488527