Contemplative Aging (Paperback)

In modern societies people are expected to remain "activity-oriented" in their later years, rather than change to a more contemplative, spiritual, and peaceful way of living. The latter, however, is ideally-suited to people in later life and offers many healthful benefits. Dr. Sherman explains why this is so in Contemplative Aging--a book that shows the way to add a different and deeper dimension to the activity-oriented image of older age promoted in the media, and how to transcend the many physical decrements and emotional losses of loved ones in later life.
Extensive research evidence exists for achieving such a way life--called "gerotranscendence"--which is clearly described in Contemplative Aging along with the psychological and philosophical foundations and practices that can lead to the existential and spiritual benefits of gerotranscendence.
Based on the author's ongoing work with older adults and the timeless literature on contemplative traditions around the world--expressed by poets, psychologists, philosophers, mystics, and rationalists--Dr. Sherman presents a range of contemplative practice methods and exercises designed for those already sixty years or older and the millions of "baby boomers" about to enter their later years of life.

General

Imprint:	Gordian Knot Books (imprint of Altschuler, Richard & Associates, Inc)
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2010
First published:	July 2010
Authors:	Edmund Sherman
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	198
ISBN-13:	978-1-884092-99-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Modern Western philosophy, c 1600 to the present > General Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Modern Western philosophy, c 1600 to the present > General
LSN:	1-884092-99-3
Barcode:	9781884092992

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