In this video, NYU philosophy professor Francesca Ferrando introduces the concept of the posthuman, an evolving idea that challenges traditional definitions of humanity. She explains that posthumanism and transhumanism are broad, diverse movements that explore the intersection of technology, evolution, and human identity.
In this video, NYU philosophy professor Francesca Ferrando explores transhumanism, a movement focused on human enhancement through science and technology. Transhumanism is not a single ideology but a collection of perspectives, including democratic transhumanism, which advocates for equitable access to enhancement technologies, and libertarian transhumanism, which supports a free-market approach. The movement traces its roots to the Enlightenment, emphasizing progress and rationality.
In this video, NYU professor Francesca Ferrando explores posthumanism, a philosophical movement that challenges and redefines what it means to be human. Unlike transhumanism, which sees posthuman status as a future goal, posthumanism suggests we can already adopt a posthuman perspective today.
In this video, NYU philosophy professor Francesca Ferrando explores post/humanism, a movement that critiques and deconstructs traditional notions of humanity. Unlike transhumanism, which focuses on technological evolution, post/humanism examines how historical and cultural forces have shaped ideas of who counts as human. The discussion highlights issues of race, gender, class, and ability, showing how some groups have historically been excluded from the category of "human."
In this video, NYU professor Dr. Francesca Ferrando explores post-dualism, a key concept in posthuman philosophy. Traditional Western thought often operates on binary divisions—human vs. animal, mind vs. body, nature vs. technology. Post-dualism challenges these rigid separations, advocating for a more integrated and relational understanding of existence.