Essays about: "Moral Enhancement"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words Moral Enhancement.

  1. 1. Socio-Affective Moral Enhancement : A Cognitive Neuroscientific Perspective

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Daniel Sadeghi-Tari; [2019]
    Keywords : moral enhancement; moral neuroenhancement; moral cognitive neuroscience; oxytocin; MDMA; compassion meditation; socio-affective;

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  3. 2. Moral cognition and its neural correlates : Possibilites for enhancement of moral cognition and behavior

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Elin Vidlund; [2018]
    Keywords : Moral cognition; moral enhancement; neural correlates of moral cognition; empathy; compassion; theory of mind;

    Abstract : This essay aims to provide an overview of some key theories and frameworks regarding moral cognition and its neural correlates, in order to examine the possibilities of enhancement of moral cognition. Moral cognition arises from the functional integration of several distinct brain regions and networks. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Importance of Dignity : A Kantian Perspective on Transhumanism

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

    Author : Alexander Hjelm; [2018]
    Keywords : Kant; transhumanism; Dignity; enhancement; autonomy; perfectibility;

    Abstract : The transhumanist movement has been hailed as optimistic and forward thinking in itsambition to “ascend humanity beyond its biological constraints” and bring it to the next stageof evolution. However, critics such as Nicholas Le Dévédec have claimed that the movementrepresents a reversal of the Enlightenment project of autonomy, despite claims otherwise. READ MORE

  5. 4. Enhancing Psychopaths : On the permissibility of enhancing moral capacities in violent recidivist psychopaths, through compulsory direct brain intervention

    University essay from Institutionen för idé- och samhällsstudier

    Author : David Lyreskog; [2013]
    Keywords : Enhancement; Psychopathy; Moral Capacity; Moral Competence; Recidivism; Criminal Rehabilitation; Autonomy; Personal Identity; Moral Enhancement; Compulsory; Psychiatric Treatment;

    Abstract : Inom en snar framtid kan effektiva behandlingsmetoder mot antisocial personlighetsstörning komma att bli tillgängliga för användning. I denna uppsats driver jag en tes om hur vi på ett etiskt försvarbart sätt skulle kunna använda dessa metoder. READ MORE

  6. 5. Molding a Better Humanity? Ethical Implications of Human Genetic Modifications for Enhancement

    University essay from Centrum för tillämpad etik

    Author : George Kodimattam Joseph; [2008]
    Keywords : Genetics; bioethics; gene therapy; genetic enhancement; eugenics;

    Abstract : The study analyzes the ethical implications of human gene transfer technology for enhancement. Although human gene transfer technology is widely accepted on therapeutic grounds the non-therapeutic use of gene transfer technology remains to be a gray zone for moral deliberation. READ MORE