Feminism and enhancement
Feminism and enhancement
The objective of this chapter is to offer a feminist lens on new enhancement technologies; to show that such a lens is not only useful, but necessary in order to ensure that the benefits of enhancements are provided to everyone. The discussion will focus on three kinds of enhancements: first, genetic enhancements; second, cognitive enhancements; and last, moral enhancements-with a particular focus on how use of such technologies may promote or ameliorate inequalities. The chapter argues that if used well, enhancement technologies have the potential to improve the lives of everyone and even to assist in dismantling oppressive patriarchal structures, allowing for a more equal and more just society.
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Veit, Walter
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Browning, Heather
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17 October 2023
Veit, Walter
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Browning, Heather
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Veit, Walter and Browning, Heather
(2023)
Feminism and enhancement.
In,
Edwards, Mary L. and Palermos, S. Orestis
(eds.)
Feminist Philosophy and Emerging Technologies.
Routledge, .
(doi:10.4324/9781003275992-4).
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Abstract
The objective of this chapter is to offer a feminist lens on new enhancement technologies; to show that such a lens is not only useful, but necessary in order to ensure that the benefits of enhancements are provided to everyone. The discussion will focus on three kinds of enhancements: first, genetic enhancements; second, cognitive enhancements; and last, moral enhancements-with a particular focus on how use of such technologies may promote or ameliorate inequalities. The chapter argues that if used well, enhancement technologies have the potential to improve the lives of everyone and even to assist in dismantling oppressive patriarchal structures, allowing for a more equal and more just society.
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e-pub ahead of print date: 16 October 2023
Published date: 17 October 2023
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Author:
Walter Veit
Author:
Heather Browning
Editor:
Mary L. Edwards
Editor:
S. Orestis Palermos
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