Atlan, Henri/ Schramm,
The Sparks of Randomness
- ISBN 13:
- 9780804761352
- author:
- Atlan, Henri/ Schramm,
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Stanford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 408
- Dimensions:
- 178 mm X 254 mm
- Genre:
- Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Sparks of Randomness by Henri Atlan is a comprehensive exploration of modern ethics and the impact of scientific knowledge. Atlan develops his philosophy in response to the new power over life that science has given us, arguing that human creative activity and the conquest of knowledge are double-edged swords. In this first volume, Spermatic Knowledge, Atlan draws on Jewish tradition to challenge common criticisms of scientists who create and change living things. He posits that man is not inherently flawed for creating life, but rather a co-creator of the world. Atlan also debunks the idea of free will, arguing that our understanding of it is rooted in theological assumptions. Through his radical Spinozism, Atlan proposes a complete revision of cognitive science and philosophy of mind, revealing how current impasses stem from remnants of traditional dualism. This book combines science, religion, and ancient and modern philosophy in unexpected ways, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of ethics and technology.
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