Personhood / Wiener, Gary

Presents a collection of opposing viewpoints on the topic of personhood, discussing its complex definition, the view of corporations as persons, the beginning and end of personhood, and artificial intelligence gaining personhood. Includes a contact list of relevant organizations, discussion questions, and resources for further information.

"It might seem unnecessary to define what a person is, but the issue of personhood has been a longstanding source of debate. The scope of personhood has been questioned in many applications, including human slavery, right to life and right to end life, animal rights, bioethics, corporate rights, and theology. It is believed the question will arise again as robots and artificial intelligence become more sophisticated and ingrained in our culture. What makes a person, and who gets to define personhood?"--Provided by publisher.