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Wise old men (and women)
recovering a positive anthropology of aging
pp. 233-240
Abstract
This chapter discusses if and how we can recover a more positive anthropology of aging. I argue that we can discern important characteristics that only the old can possess. In particular, having lived a long life is strongly and reliably linked to having a store of first-person experiences that the young cannot have. Therefore the old are more likely to provide knowledge about social change and the pursuit of a good life.
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Schweda Mark, Coors Michael, Bozzaro Claudia (2020) Aging and human nature: perspectives from philosophical, theological, and historical anthropology. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 233-240
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-25097-3_16
Full citation:
Holm Søren (2020) „Wise old men (and women): recovering a positive anthropology of aging“, In: M. Schweda, M. Coors & C. Bozzaro (eds.), Aging and human nature, Dordrecht, Springer, 233–240.