Reflections on Old Age: A Study in Christian Humanism - Couverture rigide

Murphy, Cornelius F

 
9781498218870: Reflections on Old Age: A Study in Christian Humanism
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ISBN 10 : 1498218873 ISBN 13 : 9781498218870
Editeur : Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2015

Synopsis

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.

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À propos de l?auteur

Cornelius 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, Toward A Dialogue on Difference (1995), Theories of World Governance (1999), and Person And Society in American Thought (2007).

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Éditeur
Wipf & Stock Publishers
Date d'édition
2015
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1498218873
ISBN 13 
9781498218870
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
140
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
gpsr@libri.de

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9781498218856: Reflections on Old Age: A Study in Christian Humanism

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ISBN 10 :  1498218857 ISBN 13 :  9781498218856
Editeur : Resource Publications, 2015
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