Whisper when speaking of death: the significance of death in senescence

Authors

  • Alba Sandra Alencar da Silva

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15iEspecial12p273-294

Keywords:

Death, Senescence, Transcendence

Abstract

The present research aims to promote the dialogue between the thought of death and the acceptance of human finitude, not in a pessimistic way, but yearning a positive view of aging and senescence. The human being, globally and individually, seeks an authentic existence through his/her understanding of the significations attributed to his/her perishability. Even when a person cultivates spiritual values, concepts such as the immortality of the soul paradoxically does not exclude the fear from death.

Author Biography

Alba Sandra Alencar da Silva

Psicóloga clínica, Mestranda em Gerontologia UCB, Voluntária Fórum-Cema (grupos de violência familiar)

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Published

2013-10-23

How to Cite

Silva, A. S. A. da. (2013). Whisper when speaking of death: the significance of death in senescence. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 15(Especial12), 273–294. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15iEspecial12p273-294

Issue

Vol. 15 (2012): Número Especial 12 - Finitude/Morte e Velhice

Section

Papers

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