TYPES OF MAGICAL TRANSHUMANISM : FROM SHAMANISM TO TECHNOMAGIC

Abstract

Contrary to the frequent statements of transhumanists about the absolute rationality and scientific nature of their ideas and ideology, researchers rightly note the mythological, religious and magical roots and components of modern transhumanist teachings. The magical worldview and transhumanism have common archetypal origins and goals. The classification of varieties of magical transhumanism in the synchronic and diachronic dimension of culture made it possible to develop a holistic typology and periodization of magical transhumanism and to develop appropriate definitions. The typology of transhumanism, which is based on the most well-known magical trends, is given in the historical and logical sequence of the emergence of these types: shamanic T., esoteric T., theurgic T., alchemical T., cabalistic T., occult T., technomagical T. All but the last type can be defined as sacred, idealistic transhumanism. Technomagical T. is a new phenomenon that emerges in the 20th century and exists at the intersection of sacred T. and secular, materialistic transhumanism. These varieties can create hybrid forms and coexist in time parallelly.