Technohumanism, Global Crises, and Education: Toward a Posthuman Pedagogy

The book argues that the Covid-19 pandemic is a result of technohumanism, which encourages large-scale dependencies and a loss of endurance in the populace. A "psychoanalysis" of thought can be used to release it from humanist limits and construct a posthumanist pedagogy based on the transfer of prehuman dynamism.

Format: Hardback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The book explores the relationship between global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and the contemporary thought regime known as technohumanism. It argues that the fundamental assumptions of technohumanism foster widespread dependencies and a decline in endurance among the population. By examining the pandemic as a central case study, the book demonstrates how these assumptions lead to a reliance on technology and a disregard for human qualities.

However, the book suggests that a form of recuperation can be pedagogically pursued through a "psychoanalysis" of thought that frees it from the humanist limitations imposed on it. To achieve this, it introduces the concept of a living unconscious as distinct from the Freudian unconscious. It argues that in the living unconscious, there is no distinction between prehuman and posthuman elements, paving the way for the construction of a posthumanist pedagogy based on the appropriate transfer of prehuman dynamism.

The book further explores the implications of this posthumanist pedagogy for education and society. It suggests that by embracing the prehuman and posthuman aspects of our existence, we can create a more inclusive and sustainable world. It advocates for a shift in our thinking and teaching practices to prioritize the development of critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability, which are essential for navigating the complex challenges of the 21st century.

Overall, the book offers a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between global crises, technohumanism, and the potential for a posthumanist pedagogy. It challenges readers to consider the implications of our reliance on technology and the importance of human qualities in shaping our future.

Weight: 406g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030994389
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022