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The Frankenstein Paradigm: More than Human, Less than Nothing
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This paper begins with the examination of some premises of Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein
or the Modern Prometheus, and briefly revisits some of the concepts or ideas that she had adapted and that
will allow to determine the premises that characterize what we named as Frankenstein Paradigm. Such a
paradigm, as we suggested, allows us to perceive, on the one hand, the avant-garde vision of Mary Shelley
about human condition (regardless of literary immersion in gothic subjects), and on the other hand, the
complexity of themes that would mark what is termed by post-human, that we will give some examples
whether in contemporary art or in the framework of figures and representations of daily life (some
illustrations on movies will be given). In this regard, we will notice the prosthetic transformations that
have already occurred and, therefore, to verify the practical application of the premises contained in the
Frankenstein paradigm. Next, it is necessary to carry out a reflection on the ethical and social implications
posed by post-humanism as the well-known paradox of the ship of Theseus (which, as we all know,
illustrates the problem of identity).
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Frankenstein Post-humanism Mary Shelley Filosofia da Tecnologia Frankenstein Human nature
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