Transhumanism as a form of hedonism in modern culture: history, essence, consequences

This article reveals the essence of transhumanism as a form of hedonism of modern culture and the philosophical doctrine of human transformation with the declared goal of obtaining maximum pleasure, overcoming suffering and death. With the help of the latest achievements in the field of genetic engineering and a number of other applied sciences, a person acquires properties that are not inherent in him by nature. The article examines the history of the concept of transhumanism from its origin to the present.