Post-Human Condition

by Robert Pepperell

This work challenges many of the humanist assumptions of Western philosophy, science and art. It proposes a view of the human condition building on the findings of quantum theory, chaos theory, catastrophe theory, cybernetics, cyberpunk and New Ageism, taking into account current scientific and technological developments.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1994

Reviews

[ex0self · Rating 5 out of 5]

My graduate school thesis research began with this book and I loved it. Great great book.

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

zajimavy a relevant k dnesni dobe podleme jeste vic nez v dobe kdy to psal

[melancholinary · Rating 1 out of 5]

Too bad that I read the Indonesian translated version of this book in which totally unreadable. The translator for this book should just stop their job and reevaluate their translating skill. However, I think Pepperell takes too much detour in terms of structuring his argument on this book. Moreover, his explanation of the term posthumanism seems too vague compare to Haraway's terminology 'cyborg.' A couple last chapter of this book is interesting, as well as the concept of entropy, chaos theory and creativity though it is pretty dated—mind you this was written in the mid-90s.

[Simon W. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Provozierende Thesen, die das zunehmend verschmelzende Verhältnis zwischen Mensch und Technolgie einordnen und das Selbstbild, d.i. Selbstverständnis, des Menschen neu bewerten. Der Posthumanismus als Vorschlag einer Denkungsart, um den derzeitigen technologischen Herausforderungen begegnen zu können.

[Patrick Diego · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tem uns insights muito bons sobre o pós-humanismo, apesar do tom meio panfletário.

[Rory · Rating 3 out of 5]

awesome theory on consciousness. Very interesting read.