Describe the Concepts of the 'Third Age' and the 'Fourth

question 45

Essay

Describe the concepts of the 'Third Age' and the 'Fourth Age' and how knowledge of these ages might impact how we prepare individuals for each of these stages of life.

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Definitions:

Significant

Having a particular meaning; indicative of something important or of consequence.

Attractive

Possessing features, qualities or characteristics that appeal to aesthetic, physical, or emotional desires.

Society

A community of people living together in a more or less ordered community, sharing customs, laws, and organizations.

Bad Faith

Sartre’s characterization of a person’s refusal to accept himself or herself, particularly regarding the extent of his or her own freedom and limitations. This sometimes means not accepting the facts that are true about you. More often, it means accepting the facts about you as conclusive about your identity, as in the statement “Oh, I couldn’t do that, I’m too shy.”