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Various thinkers throughout history have developed diverse philosophical perspectives on the aging process. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Tim Weldon

doi:10.17613/vy86p-jca93

September 8, 2026Open Access

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To examine and synthesize how diverse historical thinkers and philosophical traditions have conceptualized the human aging process.
Narrative review and critical synthesis of historical, philosophical, and intellectual literature addressing aging and late-life existence.
Contrasts historical frameworks that define senescence primarily by functional decline against traditions that emphasize late-life wisdom and moral development.
Demonstrates that historical conceptions of the aging process reflect broader shifts in societal values regarding mortality and the human lifespan.

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Historical review traces diverse philosophical perspectives on the aging process, highlighting evolving societal interpretations of senescence across human history.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6aa27b5758559d80afc747d7 https://doi.org/10.17613/vy86p-jca93

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