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Journal of Nanjing Medical University（Social Sciences）of Nanjing Medical University（Social Sciences） 2025年10月
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The ontological impact and ethical reconstruction of artificial life

technologies on the concept of natural life

DONG Ligui
School of Marxism，Soochow University，Suzhou 215006，China
Abstract：Artificial life technology has enabled humanity to transition from passive observation to active
creation of life，a shift that challenges traditional definitions of life and ethical foundations. As the ontological
foundations of life undergo technological innovation，the dialectical relationship between contingency and
necessity is reshaped， resulting in issues such as the commodification of life and the shift in ethical
responsibility toward post ⁃ humanism. These changes have led to a crisis in the principle of naturalness.
Philosophy of technology offers a critical framework to examine this ethical dilemma，revealing a dialectical
relationship between technology and ethics marked by tensions like speed differentials，paradigm conflicts，and
power paradoxes. In response，this paper proposes a reconstruction of the ethical approach for future artificial
life technologies. First，it is important to refine the distribution of ethical responsibilities by clarifying the duties
of scientists，policy makers，and the general public. Second，it is recommended to achieve a paradigm shift in
ethical frameworks by developing interdisciplinary research platforms and pluralistic ethical review mechanisms.
Lastly，efforts should be directed toward constructing a global ethical consensus framework to address the
multifaceted challenges posed by artificial life technologies.
Key words：artificial life technology；philosophy of technology；ethical reconstruction；concept of life；
interdisciplinary ethics