The Human Body Converted into a Source of Economic Resources – About Le Corps-Marché, by Céline Lafontaine

Authors

  • Danielle Moyse CNRS-INSERM, Paris, France

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7202/1035493ar

Keywords:

human body, ethics, bioeconomy, commodification, objectification, technosciences, dignity, Céline Lafontaine

Language(s):

French

Abstract

Building on a review of the work of French and AngloSaxon researchers, Céline Lafontaine’s book provides a description of the commodification of human life in the era of the bioeconomy, as mentioned in the subtitle of the book. The text below is a summary and a philosophical perspective of the phenomenon presented by the author shows.

Published

2015-03-17

Issue

Section

Commentary