Mensch - Leben - Technik

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J. Jonas introduces a collection that explores the intersection of phenomenology and anthropology, particularly in relation to artificial life worlds. W. Eßbach discusses the current role of phenomenology within sociology and anthropology. E. W. Orth examines the concept of life in Husserl's phenomenology, while G. Figal reflects on life, existence, and liveliness in connection to Martin Heidegger. K. Dörner offers medical perspectives on humanity and life. The discussion of the body includes J. Jonas's insights on the corporeality of language in the works of Herder and Heidegger, and P. Trawny's analysis of ethical issues arising from modern anthropotechnics, tracing back to Homer and Hegel. Further, S. Lindberg explores the concept of life through Heidegger towards German Idealism, and T. Rolf addresses representation and truth in the context of perception and problem-solving. C. Bermes presents foundational ideas for a phenomenology of action, while I. Därmann questions the Eurocentric nature of Derrida's concept of the original writing. The section on life techniques includes K. Meyer-Drawe's notes on living calculators and automatic progeny, P. Gehring's insights into bio-research, and U. Melle's examination of transcendental eco-phenomenology. The biological discourse features R. Becker on the language of life, A. Hirsch on biopolitics, and G. Danzer's medical anthropology. The technical dimension is explored by T. R.