Beyond the Biological: Navigating the Ethical and Ontological Frontiers of Posthumanism
The concept of the “human” has historically been treated as a stable, autonomous, and rational category, particularly within the framework of Liberal Humanism that emerged from Enlightenment thought. However, rapid developments in cybernetics, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and digital networks have destabilized this definition. The boundaries between human and machine, human and animal, and biological and technological systems are increasingly blurred. This paper examines the transition from Humanism to Posthumanism by analyzing its historical roots, technological catalysts, philosophical foundations, and ethical implications. It distinguishes between Transhumanism, which emphasizes technological enhancement of the human body and mind, and Critical Posthumanism, which seeks to de-center the human as the primary reference point of existence. The paper argues that Posthumanism is not the end of humanity but a necessary philosophical evolution that allows society to address emerging issues such as AI agency, biotechnology ethics, and ecological interdependence. Ultimately, Posthumanism provides a framework for understanding humans as hybrid, networked, and relational beings embedded in technological and ecological systems
"Beyond the Biological: Navigating the Ethical and Ontological Frontiers of Posthumanism", JETNR - JOURNAL OF EMERGING TRENDS AND NOVEL RESEARCH (www.JETNR.org), ISSN:2984-9276, Vol.4, Issue 4, page no.a104-a107, April-2026, Available :https://rjpn.org/JETNR/papers/JETNR2604015.pdf
Volume 4
Issue 4,
April-2026
Pages : a104-a107
Paper Reg. ID: JETNR_233566
Published Paper Id: JETNR2604015
Downloads: 00064
Research Area: Science All
Country: Vinukonda, Andhra Pradesh, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56975/jetnr.v4i4.233566
ISSN: 2984-9276 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.87 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2023
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