The Palgrave Handbook of the Philosophy of Aging (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016)

Introduction Geoffrey Scarre Part 1 The Meaning of Aging 1. How old is old? Changing conceptions of old age Christine Overall 2. Gerontology versus geriatrics: different ways of understanding aging and old age Chris Gilleard and Paul Higgs 3. The physiology and psychology of aging: should aging be successful or authentic? Julian C. Hughes 4. Concepts of time in age and aging Jan Baars 5. The aging of people and of things Geoffrey Scarre 6. Aging in religious perspective Charles Taliaferro and Meredith Varie 7. Aging in classical philosophy Audrey L. Anton 8. Old age in existentialist perspective Kristana Arp 9. Aging and modern Jewish writing and thought Michael Mack Part 2 The Experience of Aging 10. The stories of our lives: aging and narrative David Carr 11. Coming to terms with old age - and death Christopher Cowley 12. Feeling one's age: a phenomenology of aging Michael Bavidge 13. Aging and the maintenance of dignity Russell Woodruff 14. Wisdom and aging Charles Taliaferro and Meredith Varie 15. Does self-identity persist into old age? Helen Sm all 16. Dementia and the nature of mind Julian C. Hughes 17. 'This damnable, disgusting old age: aging and (being) one's body Christopher Hamilton Part 3 The Ethics of Aging 18. Aging, getting older and the good life Diane Jeske 19. Aging as becoming oneself: a philosophical ethics of later life Thomas Rentsch 20. Filial duties Diane Jeske 21. What do the old owe the young? Søren Holm 22. Benefits or burdens? The social role of the old Andreas Kruse 23. Virtue, aging and failing Mary Margaret McCabe 24. Ethical issues in dementia care Chris Gilleard and Paul Higgs Part 4 The Future of Aging 25. Health care for old age: rights, duties and expectations Anita Silvers and Mary V. Rorty 26. How long should people work? Audrey L. Anton 27. The transhumanist prospect: developing technology to extend the human lifespan Christopher Wareham Index