Librería:
BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, Estados Unidos de America
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Vendedor de AbeBooks desde 23 de enero de 2002
Reflections on Old Age: A Study in Christian Humanism. N° de ref. del artículo BBS-9781498218870
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.
Acerca del autor: 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).
Título: Reflections on Old Age: A Study in Christian...
Editorial: Resource Publications (CA) 4/7/2015
Año de publicación: 2015
Encuadernación: Hardback or Cased Book
Condición: New
Tipo de libro: Book
Librería: Lakeside Books, Benton Harbor, MI, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books! Nº de ref. del artículo: OTF-S-9781498218870
Cantidad disponible: Más de 20 disponibles
Librería: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. Nº de ref. del artículo: 26471838-n
Cantidad disponible: Más de 20 disponibles
Librería: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 26471838
Cantidad disponible: Más de 20 disponibles
Librería: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, Reino Unido
Condición: New. Nº de ref. del artículo: 26471838-n
Cantidad disponible: Más de 20 disponibles
Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: L1-9781498218870
Cantidad disponible: Más de 20 disponibles
Librería: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, Reino Unido
Condición: New. In. Nº de ref. del artículo: ria9781498218870_new
Cantidad disponible: Más de 20 disponibles
Librería: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, Reino Unido
Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 26471838
Cantidad disponible: Más de 20 disponibles
Librería: Majestic Books, Hounslow, Reino Unido
Condición: New. Print on Demand pp. 142. Nº de ref. del artículo: 378449450
Cantidad disponible: 4 disponibles
Librería: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de America
HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: L1-9781498218870
Cantidad disponible: Más de 20 disponibles
Librería: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days. Nº de ref. del artículo: C9781498218870
Cantidad disponible: Más de 20 disponibles