The study is an excerpt from the master's Dissertation in Education (UFT) approved by the Research
Ethics Committee under nº15606519. 6.0000.5519. Qualitative study and literature review. This study
aims to present historical fragments from the interpretation of some philosophers on old age. It is evident
that old age and aging are still taboo in our society. Therefore, presenting these historical fragments is
of paramount importance for the contemporary world. It is concluded that there are different
understandings and valuations, depending on the society, however, it is unanimous to give importance
to being and being old, given that, at present, we call attention to the preparation of generations for old
age, for the construction of a dignified, participative and active aging in society, the focus of
Universities- UNATIs and UMA, Gerontology and Geriatrics, - areas of Medicine that study and treat
human aging respectively.
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