Human mutation and evolving identities: Exploring critical posthumanism in Olaf Stapledon’s Odd John

Abstract

The frontiers of the ethical sections have coexisted within the confines of humanity. In the present times, there are numerous advancements in science namely, stem-cell research, genetic engineering, Human Genome Project, cloning, palaeontology and an increase in neuropsychology has varied contributions to the field of Critical Posthumanism. These practices inquire into the concept of man and thus are indispensable to a radical ethical reestablishment of man. This idea is presented in Olaf Stapledon’s Odd John. John Wainwright is a mutated form that resembles the upcoming level of evolution namely the Homo Superior.