A Quest for the Essence of Human Enhancement

Human enhancement refers to the practical operation and application of relevant technologies on human beings (including the physiological, cognitive, emotional and willpower dimensions), and thereby extending, replacing or updating all aspects of the human body, such as intelligence, physical streng...

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Main Author: Xuan JIANG
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Language:zho
Published: Editorial Office of Medicine and Philosophy 2025-05-01
Series:Yixue yu zhexue
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Online Access:https://yizhe.dmu.edu.cn/article/doi/10.12014/j.issn.1002-0772.2025.10.02
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description Human enhancement refers to the practical operation and application of relevant technologies on human beings (including the physiological, cognitive, emotional and willpower dimensions), and thereby extending, replacing or updating all aspects of the human body, such as intelligence, physical strength and appearance. It can be categorized along three dimensions, namely, the specific domains it targets, the forms or modalities it assumes, and the ways in which the technologies are embedded in society and everyday life. The implementation of such technologies must be guided by clear ethical boundaries and continuously adapted within dynamic and pluralistic socio-temporal contexts. In technological enhancement, loyalty to humanity always takes precedence over innovation in technological means. It is essential to pursue a "pro-subject" approach to enhancement, and prioritizes human-centered values over technology-driven imperatives.
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spelling doaj-art-685e5a7bdfab42febeebf804da1ce7122025-08-20T03:50:00ZzhoEditorial Office of Medicine and PhilosophyYixue yu zhexue1002-07722025-05-01461071110.12014/j.issn.1002-0772.2025.10.0210-2-jiangxuanA Quest for the Essence of Human EnhancementXuan JIANG0School of Educational Science, Jiangsu Second Normal University, Nanjing 210013, ChinaHuman enhancement refers to the practical operation and application of relevant technologies on human beings (including the physiological, cognitive, emotional and willpower dimensions), and thereby extending, replacing or updating all aspects of the human body, such as intelligence, physical strength and appearance. It can be categorized along three dimensions, namely, the specific domains it targets, the forms or modalities it assumes, and the ways in which the technologies are embedded in society and everyday life. The implementation of such technologies must be guided by clear ethical boundaries and continuously adapted within dynamic and pluralistic socio-temporal contexts. In technological enhancement, loyalty to humanity always takes precedence over innovation in technological means. It is essential to pursue a "pro-subject" approach to enhancement, and prioritizes human-centered values over technology-driven imperatives.https://yizhe.dmu.edu.cn/article/doi/10.12014/j.issn.1002-0772.2025.10.02human enhancementtype of technologyethical boundaries
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