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Gerontology & Geriatrics Studies

Experiencing the Good Life as We Age: Heeding Aristotle’s Advice

Submission: September 13, 2019;Published: September 18, 2019

DOI: 10.31031/GGS.2019.05.000606

ISSN 2578-0093
Volume5 Issue1

Abstract

Exploring the good life using writings of Aristotle helps us to determine how we can live our lives so that we age healthfully. Aristotle et al. [1] recommends that we engage is virtuous acts so that we avoid excess and deficiency as we strive to achieve the mean. Virtuous actions associated with the mean are helpful to consider when we attempt to pursue the good life. In this article, we argue that being virtuous, such as practicing forgiveness, acting courageously, and being friendly assist us in experiencing the good life as we age.

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