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Title Extropianism, Human Cloning and the Ethical Question: A Transhumanist Critique of the Contemporary Science Fiction

Author(s) FAIQA AHMAD

Abstract Title: Extropianism, Human Cloning and the Ethical Question: A Transhumanist Critique of the Contemporary Science Fiction This research study has attempted to explore transhumanist, ethical, and societal concerns raised by human cloning in the novels; The Lost Girl by Sangu Mandanna and Constance by Matthew Fitzsimmons. I have applied Max More’s extropian principles and Leon Kass’ ethical theory as a lens to analyze the selected texts. The research method used for the analysis of selected texts is the textual analysis by Catherine Belsey. In 1997, with the birth of Dolly, the first cloned sheep came the inception of debate on the topic of cloning. Extropianism sees human cloning as a progressive step in improving the human condition, but this raises numerous ethical concerns that clash with their ideas and notions. Science fiction has produced numerous works based on human cloning which address both sides of the argument concerning the promotion and negation of human cloning. This study identifies several ethical and societal concerns raised by human cloning in the selected texts; man is playing at being God by trying to make replicas of human beings, no matter how much advancement science and technology make in cloning technology man can never make an exact replacement of a human being either dead or alive, several acceptance and identity issue arise that prove to be very disturbing for both humans and clones. This research inspires future researchers to address the serious threats related to ethical and moral issues posed by human cloning. This study will benefit and help future researchers as a stimulus in transhuman studies.

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Publication Date 2023-10-13

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