Posthumanism from Haraway’s Vision- Challenging the boundaries between human exceptionalism and limited individualism

Abstract

This study explores the idea of posthumanism from Harawiseborg’s vision, which challenges the boundaries between human exceptionalism and limited individualism. Haraway defines the cyborg as a fusion of machine and organism, emphasizing the close connection among humans, technology, and nature. Posthumanism advocates dehumanization and puts human beings in an equal “ontological state” with other beings, subverting the traditional definition of humans. Haraway points out that with the advancement of technology, the boundaries among humans and animals, humans and machines, as well as natural and non-natural entities have become blurred, and humans are no longer a special existence in the natural world. She profoundly criticized the limitations of human exceptionalism and limited individualism, emphasizing the importance of focusing on ethics and social responsibility during the process of technological development. At the same time, Haraway’s ideas prompt us to re-examine human identity and self-cognition, and to redefine the essence and value of humanity.