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Buch. Zustand: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The English writer E. M. Forster described old age as ''a seductive combination of increased wisdom and decaying powers to which too little intelligence is devoted.'' This book is a response to that criticism. It explains how old age has been considered throughout the ages by philosophers, poets, and other literary figures, and explores how the extraordinary increase of life expectancy that began in the last century has be sustained by science and medicine.Unfortunately the general public still prefers to keep the elderly out of sight and, especially, out of mind. To overcome this marginalization I call for the emergence of a more inclusive humanism--one that is welcoming to persons of all ages. To overcome the pervasive isolation of the elderly requires a new dialogue across all the living generations. Echoing the sentiments of Cicero in his classic study of old age, I also call for a reflective maturity to develop among the elderly, one that reaches deeply into themselves and increases their understanding of the world around them. Spiritual maturity demands growth in virtue and charity in the advance of years. A reaching out to all in the pursuit of justice and the common good is strongly recommended. The book concludes with some reflections upon hopes for personal immortality as well as the qualities of divine justice and mercy.…

Gebunden. Zustand: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. &Uumlber den AutorCornelius F. Murphy Jr. taught international law and legal philosophy at Duquesne University and has also lectured in Spain and China. He is the author of a wide range of books and articles, including Beyond Feminism, .…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Reflections on Old Age | Cornelius F. Jr. Murphy | Buch | Gebunden | Englisch | 2015 | Resource Publications | EAN 9781498218870 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.