
The Technocene
Reflections on Bodies, Minds, and Markets
- 224 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
The Technocene
Reflections on Bodies, Minds, and Markets
About this book
Hermínio Martins was one of the key pioneers of the sociology of science and technology. He published extensively in Portuguese and was recognized for his academic contributions with an honorary doctorate at Lisbon (2006) and two Portuguese Medals of Honour. Following his retirement from the University of Oxford, he wrote prolifically in English on a wide range of topics that examined the ethical and societal consequences of the commoditization of the human body and mind. These essays are deep philosophical reflections on our contemporary world, and draw extensively and eclectically upon a wide range of theoretical influences including continental philosophy, history and psychology, to name but a few disciplines. 'The Technocene' is a selection of some of these insightful essays, made available to a global audience for the first time.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Editor’s Introduction: Hermínio Martins and the Technocene
- Chapter One The Technocene: On Bodies, Minds and Markets
- Chapter Two Technology Sublime: Paths to the Post-Human
- Chapter Three Perpetual Augmentation: From Eugenics to Human Genetic Capitalism
- Chapter Four The Body Vanishes! Momenta of Discarnation in Technoscience Today
- Chapter Five When Universities Become Body-Shops
- References
- Index