THE ANTHROPOCENE SOCIETY AND THE EUGENIC IDEAL: WHAT HAS NOT CHANGED SO FAR
The society of the Anthropocene is marked by technology and by the way of acting of the man who sees himself as the center of power on the planet. The article seeks to analyze the course of eugenics practices over time in society and the necessary intervention anchored in the principles of ethics and human dignity. Theoretical references of authors who base their research on the core of the proposed theme were used. The reflection on the behavior of Anthropocene society and the propagation of eugenics in a camouflaged way in human biotechnology focuses on the ideal of eugenics in a sophisticated way through the attempts of the search for human genetic improvement. The use of eugenic practices left deep marks on society and it is of great importance to study how this practice can be disseminated until today and its implications.
THE ANTHROPOCENE SOCIETY AND THE EUGENIC IDEAL: WHAT HAS NOT CHANGED SO FAR
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DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.5583192302062
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Palavras-chave: Anthropocene. Eugenics. Humanity. Technique
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Keywords: Anthropocene. Eugenics. Humanity. Technique
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Abstract:
The society of the Anthropocene is marked by technology and by the way of acting of the man who sees himself as the center of power on the planet. The article seeks to analyze the course of eugenics practices over time in society and the necessary intervention anchored in the principles of ethics and human dignity. Theoretical references of authors who base their research on the core of the proposed theme were used. The reflection on the behavior of Anthropocene society and the propagation of eugenics in a camouflaged way in human biotechnology focuses on the ideal of eugenics in a sophisticated way through the attempts of the search for human genetic improvement. The use of eugenic practices left deep marks on society and it is of great importance to study how this practice can be disseminated until today and its implications.
- Rafaela Batista Carvalho de Pina
