Enhancing Human Capacities

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Enhancing Human Capacities is the first to review the verylatest scientific developments in human enhancement. It is uniquein its examination of the ethical and policy implications of thesetechnologies from a broad range of perspectives. * Presents a rich range of perspectives on enhancement from worldleading ethicists and scientists from Europe and North America * The most comprehensive volume yet on the science and ethics ofhuman enhancement * Unique in providing a detailed overview of current and expectedscientific advances in this area * Discusses both general conceptual and ethical issues andconcrete questions of policy * Includes sections covering all major forms of enhancement:cognitive, affective, physical, and life extension

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Julian Savulescu

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"Indeed, the book itself is a cognitive enhancer par excellenceand is sure to raise the level of debate on the use of enhancementsand their potential risks and benefits for individuals and societyitself." (Neuroethics, 14 December 2011) "This volume is appropriate for all who wish to reflectseriously on the prospects for enhancing human capacities.References in the articles range widely over the literature inbioscience and philosophy. Comprehensive index included. SummingUp: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above; generalreaders." (Choice, 1 November 2011)"This is clearly the most comprehensive and best collection onhuman enhancement. It provides needed clarification of both therelevant science and the ethical and policy issues--anindispensable contribution to the debates." --Dan W. Brock, PhD, Frances Glessner Lee Professor ofMedical Ethics, Department of Global Health and Social Medicine,Harvard Medical School
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