The Limit of Limitlessness: A Philosophical Evaluation of Transhumanism and Enhancement

Background: This study is on the limits and boundaries of transhumanism and bioethical enhancement. It creates awareness and justifies the honest call to the achievements of this technology and know when and where to draw the line, while applying common sense and other factors that may aid good judgement. Objectives: This study seeks to x-ray the extremes imbedded in the new bioethical technology and enhancement techniques. It calls for optimum consciousness and alertness while making decision on the usage of the technology and potentially drawing limits when considering effects of long term usage by a considerable number of people for the society. Method: The method of critical hermeneutics was used for this study. Result: This study successfully exposes the dangers and consequences of unbridled bioethical enhancement race and the clarion call to consciousness in bioethical matters and decision making, as it affects the society at large. Conclusion: Transhumanism and enhancement in all its variants pertains to life within the larger society and so is not a unique isolation, but rather a collective whole, therefore should be treated as such. Key Recommendation: It recommends a practice of bio-ethics based on the interest of the larger society on holistic integral human values.