Aging and Self-Realization : Cultural Narratives about Later Life /

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Dominant cultural narratives about later life dismiss the value senior citizen hold for society. In her cultural-philosophical critique, Hanne Laceulle outlines counter narratives that acknowledge both potentials and vulnerabilities of later life. She draws on the rich philosophical tradition of tho...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Laceulle, Hanne, 1975- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Bielefeld : Transcript-Verlag, [2018]
Series:Aging Studies ; 17
Subjects:
Self-realization in old age.
Older people > Psychology.
Aging > Psychological aspects.
Self-realization.
Réalisation de soi chez la personne âgée.
Personnes âgées > Psychologie.
Vieillissement > Aspect psychologique.
Réalisation de soi.
Age groups: the elderly
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Gerontology.
Aging > Psychological aspects
Older people > Psychology
Self-realization
Self-realization in old age
Aging Studies.
Authenticity.
Autonomy.
Cultural Narratives.
Cultural Studies.
Culture.
Philosophy of Culture.
Self-Realization.
Virtue.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Content
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1- Introduction
  • Chapter 2- Living and aging in late modernity
  • Chapter 3- Cultural narratives and counter narratives about aging
  • Chapter 4- Self-realization
  • Chapter 5 -Narrative identity and moral agency
  • Chapter 6
  • Autonomy
  • Chapter 7
  • Authenticity
  • Chapter 8- Virtue
  • Chapter 9
  • Conclusion
  • References

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