A theory of the super soldier

The morality of capacity-increasing technologies in the military

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International, Foreign Legal Systems, International Relations
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Author: Jean-François Caron ISBN: 9781526117793
Publisher: Manchester University Press Publication: July 1, 2018
Imprint: Manchester University Press Language: English
Author: Jean-François Caron
ISBN: 9781526117793
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Publication: July 1, 2018
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Language: English

Throughout history, states have tried to create the perfect combatant with superhuman physical and cognitive features that are akin to those of comic book superheroes. However, the current innovations have nothing to do with the ones from the past and their development goes beyond a simple technological perspective. On the contrary, they are raising the prospect of a human enhancement revolution that will change the ways with which future wars will be fought and may even profoundly alter the foundations upon which our modern societies are built on. This book, which discusses the full ethical implications of these new technologies, is a unique contribution for students and scholars who care about the morality of warfare.

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Throughout history, states have tried to create the perfect combatant with superhuman physical and cognitive features that are akin to those of comic book superheroes. However, the current innovations have nothing to do with the ones from the past and their development goes beyond a simple technological perspective. On the contrary, they are raising the prospect of a human enhancement revolution that will change the ways with which future wars will be fought and may even profoundly alter the foundations upon which our modern societies are built on. This book, which discusses the full ethical implications of these new technologies, is a unique contribution for students and scholars who care about the morality of warfare.

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