Extraterrestrial Ethics

1. Auflage 2023
ISBN: 978-1-871891-35-5
Verlag: Ethics International Press, Inc

Buch, Englisch, 302 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 844 g

This unique book takes both inductive and deductive approaches to the topic of extraterrestrial ethics. Inductively, it asks what kind of ethics an advanced, intelligent extraterrestrial species might display. Deductively, it asks how human beings should transform their own understanding of ethics to prepare for widespread contact with an advanced extraterrestrial species.

Using the ontological interpretation of quantum mechanics proposed by physicist and philosopher David Bohm, Extraterrestrial Ethics considers how an extraterrestrial intelligence (ETI) may view ethical concerns relating to humankind. The book examines two areas of concern: nuclear technologies; and the militarization and weaponization of space. The text of the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (FY22 NDAA) in the United States clearly states that Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) have been reported at sites associated with nuclear weapons, nuclear-powered ships and submarines, nuclear power generating stations, etc., suggesting that ETI is very concerned about the human use of nuclear technologies. Furthermore, the more ubiquitous level of UAP sightings by the U.S. military over the last few years, as documented in the June 2021 report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) in the U.S., suggest that ETI also is concerned about rapid acceleration relating to the militarization and weaponization of space. The book concludes by advocating a normative approach to de-militarize space.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Andresen, Jensine

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Angewandte Ethik & Soziale Verantwortung Bioethik, Tierethik
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Bioethik, Tierethik
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Philosophie der Technik
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Moderne Philosophische Disziplinen Philosophie der Technik
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Ethik, Moralphilosophie
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Angewandte Ethik & Soziale Verantwortung Wissenschaftsethik, Technikethik

Über Autor(innen)

Andresen, Jensine
Dr. Jensine Andresen has held various posts in academia, business, finance, and government. Having taught in an interdisciplinary doctoral program at Boston University, and later having worked as an Officer of Research, Associate Research Scholar at Columbia University, Dr. Andresen now is a full-time author. She writes about physics, the ethical and spiritual development of humankind, and extraterrestrial intelligence (ETI).

Dr. Jensine Andresen has held various posts in academia, business, finance, and government. Having taught in an interdisciplinary doctoral program at Boston University, and later having worked as an Officer of Research, Associate Research Scholar at Columbia University, Dr. Andresen now is a full-time author. She writes about physics, the ethical and spiritual development of humankind, and extraterrestrial intelligence (ETI).