The Philosophical Construction of Educational Science in Relation to Posthumanism and Transhumanism in Artificial Intelligence

Authors : Thoriqi Firdaus
Pages : 70-83
Doi:10.30622/tarr.1610935
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Publication Date : 2025-03-20
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative technological developments of the modern era, offering a profound impact on various sectors, including education. The integration of AI into education presents a complex interplay of opportunities, challenges, and risks that require comprehensive exploration. This study adopts a mixed-methods approach, utilizing bibliometric, conceptual, and hermeneutic analyses to examine the role of AI in educational contexts. Bibliometric analysis quantitatively and visually maps research trends, employing tools to analyze 8,288 documents retrieved from the Scopus database using the keywords \\\"Artificial Intelligence\\\" OR \\\"AI\\\" AND \\\"Education.\\\" Over the past two decades, the field has seen exponential growth, with contributions from 28,740 authors worldwide. The mapping highlights key areas of AI application, such as machine learning, deep learning, educational engineering, and computer-aided instruction, alongside technologies like ChatGPT, virtual reality, big data, and data mining. Conceptual analysis dissects critical ideas such as posthumanism, transhumanism, and their intersection with AI in education. These paradigms are reshaping education by challenging its traditional roles as a vehicle for human development and societal progress. AI\\\'s role in facilitating personalized learning experiences underscores its potential for enhancing efficiency and adaptability. However, it also raises pressing questions about its alignment with broader educational objectives. Beyond knowledge transfer, education fosters character development, critical thinking, and social skills areas potentially undermined by overreliance on AI technologies. The hermeneutic method provides a deeper interpretation of philosophical texts and literature, emphasizing the ethical and societal implications of integrating AI into education. Posthumanism and transhumanism, which advocate for merging human capabilities with technological advancements, pose existential challenges to education\\\'s foundational values. Tools like ChatGPT, while powerful, risk eroding academic integrity and critical skill development. For instance, reliance on AI for solving exam problems or answering complex queries undermines the principles of effort and intellectual growth, essential components of education. The research underscores the dual-edged nature of AI in education. On one hand, it enables adaptive and efficient learning systems. On the other hand, it disrupts traditional educational practices, raising ethical dilemmas and questions about the future of human-centric learning. Philosophical perspectives are crucial in navigating these disruptions, advocating for an education system that balances technological integration with the preservation of core academic values. This involves addressing the ethical considerations surrounding AI applications, particularly the potential misuse of tools like ChatGPT, which are byproducts of posthumanist and transhumanist ideologies. Education, as a transformative process, must evolve to integrate AI responsibly, ensuring that it complements rather than replaces human intellectual efforts. This requires reconstructing educational systems to mitigate the unintended consequences of AI technologies. Philosophical inquiry into the purpose of education must guide the realignment of its goals, emphasizing how knowledge is acquired and skills are nurtured in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. By fostering awareness of the ethical and practical implications of AI, educational institutions can reclaim their role in cultivating well-rounded individuals capable of critical thought and ethical decision-making. In conclusion, this study highlights the need for a balanced approach to integrating AI into education. While technological advancements offer unprecedented opportunities for innovation, they must not overshadow the humanistic values at the core of education. By addressing the challenges posed by posthumanism and transhumanism, the educational sector can harness AI\\\'s potential while safeguarding its mission to develop responsible, ethical, and capable individuals for the 21st century.
Keywords : philosophy, education, posthumanism, transhumanism, Yapay Zeka

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