Philosophical, theological and ethical dimensions of transhumanistic efforts

This study attempts to deeply analyze the philosophical, theological and ethical impacts of developments in the fields of transhumanism and artificial intelligence on humanity, consciousness and self-awareness. Our study examines how recent technological developments have challenged and potentially reshaped traditional philosophical understandings in areas such as human nature, identity and consciousness. In this context, the question of whether concepts such as consciousness and self-awareness belong only to biological beings has a central place in philosophical discussions. In the theological dimension of the issue, the interaction of transhumanism and artificial intelligence with traditional religious beliefs such as divine creation, soul and immortality will be addressed. These technologies, especially artificial intelligence, pose new theological questions about the nature of the soul and the sources of consciousness. In addition, the various negative attitudes of different religious doctrines towards transhumanism and artificial intelligence show how religious interpretations and practices can transform in the face of these new technological developments. In terms of ethics, transhumanism and artificial intelligence present new challenges to concepts such as human rights, equality and individual responsibility. While inequalities in access to technology lead to new social injustices, how ethical regulations should be shaped regarding the management and control of these technologies is an important topic of discussion. Finally, this study reveals how different belief systems exhibit different approaches to transhumanist and artificial intelligence technologies by taking into account religious and cultural diversity. In the context of philosophy of religion, this thesis critically evaluates the potential transformations of technological progress on religious understandings and practices and offers important insights into how advanced technologies may align or conflict with religious doctrines. This research aims to enrich academic and societal dialogues in these areas by comprehensively addressing the ethical, philosophical and theological challenges and opportunities presented by transhumanism and artificial intelligence. Keywords: Philosophy, Theology, Ethics, Transhumanism, Artificial Intelligence.