Ferrando skillfully disentangles the umbrella term “posthumanism” and offers original thought experiments concerning a posthuman future ... As such, Philosophical Posthumanism is well-suited to audiences who are new to posthuman theory, but it also provides original critical material that will interest readers familiar with the field of posthumanism.

A Review of International English Literature

A generous and creative work ... the most distinguishing feature of Philosophical Posthumanism is its author's vision towards a better future.

Journal for the Study of Religion, Nature and Culture

Philosophical Posthumanism is exemplary in its lucid survey of the major thinkers, theories and concepts … The navigational questions make this book especially useful for those teaching introductory courses on posthumanist theory, or for anyone looking for an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the field.

Symposium

Ferrando has written a philosophically original inquiry that addresses the formidable questions our time has given rise to that may rekindle hope in the power of critical thinking-that thinking gets somewhere-even in transcending itself, in all but the most despairing.

Philosophy in Review

[An] exceptional and exemplary primer on the subject … [One] cannot overestimate the importance of Ferrando's timely intervention … The book is an essential reading for all who are interested in a lucid understanding of this new horizon of philosophical theory and praxis of our times. And it is perfect as a textbook on the subject for college or university students.

Sophia

An erudite and important contribution to the growing field of Posthumanist literature ... An exciting, inspiring and at times dizzying book that successfully identifies the urgency of posthumanist thought in a world increasingly beleaguered by legacies of Western humanist practices.

Theory, Culture & Society