Philosophy, Welfare and Aging

This article examines the way in which philosophical theory can enhance our understanding of aging identity with specific reference to the range of philosophical which have emerged over the past 30 years.In particular, the paper is concerned with locating and scrutinising the accelerating theoretical developments in philosophical gerontology and moves to reviewing their fundamental concerns.The different philosophies which have materialised exemplify an interpretation of the consequences Welfarepolicy has for older people.This opens up the pathway to understanding philosophical gerontology more creatively.