Quality of life in old age from a philosophical point of view by Gautam Sangita

Description: Quality of life in old age from a philosophical point of view by Gautam Sangita Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description MEANING OF LIFE IN OLD AGE Most people occasionally ask themselves questions such as the following: Is there any purpose in life ? Is there anything really worthwhile ? Ordinary people ask themselves questions of this sort either in moods of despair - after a bereavement, the failure of long term plans, a betrayal, the suffering of injustice or indifference and so on - or in occasioned moods of reflection on their own lives or on the world about them. Doctors frequently encounter death and not simply the death of the old, but of those who still had much to give when they were struck down; and they can see the misery which death brings to relatives and friends. Social workers encounter the wretchedness of those who are lonely, whose lives are being wasted because of some disadvantage of birth, physical, mental or social. Constant exposure to such situations inevitably generates in the reflective person questions about the meaning of life. 1 Humans are by nature meaning seeking and meaning making creatures. We always search for something that makes life worth living in the midst of suffering. Old age has been termed as a period of losses. The losses are chiefly psychological, social and economic in nature. Poor health, economic dependence and non-working status tend to create amongst the aged a feeling of meaninglessness. 2 Elderly people who have retired face meaninglessness. They suddenly feel like their lives have no meaning, they have become unnecessary in the eyes of the society to which they have given their blood, sweat and tears over the course of their lives. 3 In the traditional Indian society, the aged persons were given deference and they enjoyed the position of authority. 4 The traditional structure of mainly the Hindu society in India was a patriarchal system based on the institution of the joint- Details ISBN 9990804796 ISBN-13 9789990804799 Title Quality of life in old age from a philosophical point of view Author Gautam Sangita Format Paperback Year 2022 Pages 88 Publisher Swastikam GE_Item_ID:138904523; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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