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The old age in philosophical and social thought
Jan Ryszard Błachnio
Abstract
The article deals with the issue of aging in philosophical and social terms. The author’s thesis is that while the old age is the subject for philosophical reflection, it is also a problem of people responsible for the shape of contemporary social life. Understanding aging and its social refer- ences to the elderly is the result of the adopted philosophy of life. The principle of this paper is that a human being is not merely a body, but the spirit connected with the body, which is supported by the illustrations from the past.
When the body goes weak and human power diminishes, an individual, as a combination of matter and spirit, may still be active, useful for the family, the loved ones, and for the society.
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ageing, body, spirit, person, GodDetails
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