The Ethics of Cryonics: Is it Immoral to be Immortal? by Francesca Minerva (Engl

Description: The Ethics of Cryonics by Francesca Minerva In particular, Minerva analyses the moral issues surrounding cryonics-related techniques (including the hypothetical cryosuspension of fetuses as an alternative to abortion) by focusing on how they might impact the individuals who undergo cryosuspension, as well as society at large. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Cryonics—also known as cryopreservation or cryosuspension—is the preservation of legally dead individuals at ultra-low temperatures. Those who undergo this procedure hope that future technology will not only succeed in reviving them, but also cure them of the condition that led to their demise. In this sense, some hope that cryopreservation will allow people to continue living indefinitely. This book discusses the moral concerns of cryonics, both as a medical procedure and as an intermediate step toward life extension. In particular, Minerva analyses the moral issues surrounding cryonics-related techniques (including the hypothetical cryosuspension of fetuses as an alternative to abortion) by focusing on how they might impact the individuals who undergo cryosuspension, as well as society at large. Back Cover Cryonics--also known as cryopreservation or cryosuspension--is the preservation of legally dead individuals at ultra-low temperatures. Those who undergo this procedure hope that future technology will not only succeed in reviving them, but also cure them of the condition that led to their demise. In this sense, some hope that cryopreservation will allow people to continue living indefinitely. This book discusses the moral concerns of cryonics, both as a medical procedure and as an intermediate step toward life extension. In particular, Minerva analyses the moral issues surrounding cryonics-related techniques (including the hypothetical cryosuspension of fetuses as an alternative to abortion) by focusing on how they might impact the individuals who undergo cryosuspension, as well as society at large. Author Biography Francesca Minerva is FWO Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Ghent, Belgium. She has previously worked at the University of Melbourne, Australia, and she collaborates with various universities. Her main area of research is bioethics. Table of Contents 1. Introduction.- 2. Pausing Death.- 3. Resuming Life.- 4. The Death Conundrum.- 5. The Immortality Conundrum.- 6. Cryothanasia.- 7. Cryosuspension of Pregnancy. Feature Reflects on the circumstances under which we would accept to be cryopreserved Explores the meaning of life and living in the now Outlines moral aspects of cryonics against practical considerations Details ISBN3319785982 Author Francesca Minerva Year 2018 Edition 1st ISBN-10 3319785982 ISBN-13 9783319785981 Format Hardcover Subtitle Is it Immoral to be Immortal? Place of Publication Basel Country of Publication Switzerland Pages 135 Publication Date 2018-06-11 DEWEY 570.752 Publisher Birkhauser Verlag AG Imprint Birkhauser Verlag AG Short Title The Ethics of Cryonics Language English UK Release Date 2018-06-11 Illustrations XIII, 135 p. Edition Description 1st ed. 2018 Alternative 9783030087418 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130599388;

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