Exploring the future of humanity, the book delves into the implications of advanced bionic enhancements and virtual reality by the end of the 21st century. It raises questions about the integration of enhanced physical and cognitive abilities with a lifestyle dominated by leisure and immersive experiences, all facilitated by robots and computers. The narrative prompts readers to reflect on the ethical and philosophical considerations of such a transformed existence.
This book presents a contemporary application of Aristotle's metaphysical concepts to the domains of biology and psychobiology. Professor Cooney reconstructs the form/matter or hylomorphic analysis of organisms and mental functions by linking Aristotle's concept of form to that of information in biological control systems. The resulting hylomorphic theory challenges the orthodoxy of contemporary philosophy by offering an alternative to both materialism and dualism. Professor Cooney makes his book accessible to a wide audience by providing clear digests of the scientific information and philosophical issues relevant to his arguments.