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Emdadi Masuleh M, Peik Herfeh S, Hesamifar A, Ebadi A. Islamic Theism and Transhumanism. پژوهش های مابعدالطبیعی 2024; 5 (2) :203-236
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1- Imam Khomeini International University (IKIU)
2- Department of philosophy, Imam Khomeini International University (IKIU) ,shirzad.peik@hum.ikiu.ac.ir
3- Department of philosophy, Imam Khomeini International University (IKIU)
4- Department of theology, University of Isfahan
2- Department of philosophy, Imam Khomeini International University (IKIU) ,
3- Department of philosophy, Imam Khomeini International University (IKIU)
4- Department of theology, University of Isfahan
Abstract: (1426 Views)
Over the past decade, the dialogue between science and religion has evolved significantly, particularly with the emergence of new technologies that complicate their interactions. Traditional discussions on science and religion have often centered on human biological and cognitive limitations, such as perception and memory. However, the transhumanist movement seeks to overcome these limitations, aspiring to elevate humans beyond their current state into a post-human stage. Transhumanism is a multidisciplinary movement that integrates scientific, technological, philosophical, and cultural efforts to surpass biological constraints, such as disease, aging, and mortality, while enhancing physical, emotional, and intellectual capacities. Recent advancements in bioengineering, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and biomedicine have improved the lives of individuals with debilitating conditions, but they also serve as the foundation for technologies that could fundamentally alter human nature. This raises profound ethical questions regarding the potential misuse of such technologies. This research explores how Islamic doctrines address three key issues in the context of transhumanism: the nature of creation, the existential dimensions of humanity, and the quality of divine creation. While the Islamic concept of continuous creation and corrective interventions aimed at improving human conditions align with some aspects of transhumanism, fundamental differences emerge regarding these three core issues.
Keywords: Science and Religion, Cyborg, Islamic Anthropology, Posthuman, Methodology of Religious Studies
Type of Study: Original Article |
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Philosophy
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