Posthumanism

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Posthumanism or post-humanism (meaning "after humanism" or "beyond humanism") is an idea in continental philosophy and critical theory responding to the presence of anthropocentrism in 21st-century thought. In general, posthumanism looks closely at how humans relate to other creatures, technology, and the world around them. This way of thinking can lead to a more detailed and accurate idea of what it means to be human. It involves rethinking old ideas about right and wrong (ethics) and core beliefs (philosophy) to recognize that humans are connected to all life and systems, not just other people. Posthumanism posits that choosing to see humans not beyond the influences of elements such as plants, animals, ecosystems, habitats and technology but a piece of the build itself. This includes our animal nature (biology), our connection to the environment (ecology), and the tools and extensions we or other natural forces create ( e.g. technology). It also points out that we need to reconnect...

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