Format:
1 Online-Ressource (402 pages)
ISBN:
9781440837999
Content:
Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- The Many Faces of Antiaging and the Fountain of Youth -- The Skeptics -- The Layout of the Book -- Section One: The History of Antiaging from Myth to Modern Science: A Chronological History of an Idea -- Chapter 1: Myth, Magic, and Folklore: Immortality in the Eras before Science -- The Story of the Story of the Fountain of Youth -- Death Defiance in Ancient Religious Mythology -- The Fountain in Secular Mythology -- Mythology in Precivilized Societies -- Conclusion -- Chapter 2: Changes in Religious Faith and the Rise of Antiaging Science -- Polytheism and the Eastern Religions -- Alchemy: The Strange Journey West -- The Specter of Immortality in the West -- Conclusion -- Chapter 3: Enlightened Aging -- The Belief in Progress -- Christian Humanism: From Hygiene to Alchemy to Natural Philosophy -- The Birth of Secular Science: From Overpopulation to Evolution and Freud -- Conclusion -- Chapter 4: Antiaging in the Industrial Age -- Progress and the Industrial Machine -- The Challenge to Progressivism -- The Return to Progressivism -- Conclusion -- Chapter 5: Antiaging in the 21st Century: From Theory to Practice -- Antiaging Techniques of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s -- Pathway to the Human Genome Project -- The War between Antiaging and Longevity -- Conclusion -- Section Two: Modern Paths to the Fountain of Youth: A Topical Approach to the Practice of Antiaging -- Chapter 6: What Is Life, That We May Extend It? -- Traditional View: Religious Spirit -- Modern Evolutionary Biology View -- Balanced Overview -- Conclusion -- Chapter 7: What Is Death, That We Might Delay It? -- Basic Definitions -- Characteristics of Advanced Aging -- Theories of Aging -- Balanced Overview -- Conclusion -- Chapter 8: What Makes Us Look Younger? -- The Market for Youth
Content:
Types of Antiaging Cosmetic Procedures -- Conclusion -- Chapter 9: What Makes Us Feel Younger? -- Successful Aging -- Thinking and Acting Younger -- Conclusion -- Chapter 10: What Kills Us (and How Can We Escape)? -- Age-related Conditions -- Age-related Diseases -- Conclusion -- Chapter 11: What Can We Do Now to Extend Our Lives without a Prescription? -- Defensive Biochemistry -- Lifestyle Changes -- Superfoods -- Antiaging Diets -- Supplements -- Conclusion -- Chapter 12: What Can We Do Now to Extend Our Lives with a Prescription and Future Technology? -- Proactive Biochemistry -- Future Technologies -- Conclusion -- Section Three: Views from the Experts: An Anthology of Views on the Implications of a Successful Antiaging Movement from a Spectrum of Disciplines -- Question: Can Science Really Develop a Fountain of Youth? -- Yes-The prospect of eventually finding a scientific equivalent of the fountain of youth is possible, eventually. (João Pedro de Magalhães) -- No-The human life span is not easily adjustable, but longer lives of healthy living are possible. (S. Jay Olshansky) -- Question: Does Youthfulness Breed Recklessness? -- Yes-If society remains preoccupied by youthful lifestyles and neglects wisdom, it will breed recklessness. (Jill A. Rinzel) -- Maybe-Persistent youthful immaturity is determined by individuals' character, not age. (Gregory Nathan Johnson) -- No-An older population will likely result in more conservative behaviors. (Jeffrey Kleiman) -- Question: Will the Benefits of Very Long Life Spans Outweigh the Social Costs? -- No-The price of radical life extension is greater than mere money. (Nicholas Agar) -- No-The overemphasis on vitality will likely undermine the subtle nature of moral character. (Dale Murray) -- Yes-Extended life spans will not substantially change human nature. (Jeffrey Kleiman)
Content:
Question: How Would a Successful Antiaging Technology Affect Faith? -- Jewish View-Immortality is promised by God, but only faith can secure it. (Rabbi Tuvia Bolton) -- Catholic View-The quest for life on earth distracts from the ultimate reality of life in heaven. (Bishop Robert Morlino) -- Islamic View-Mortal death is inevitable, and the promise of a fountain of youth is deceptive to both faith and man. (Amer Haleem) -- Protestant View-The fountain of youth attempts to substitute divine salvation with human salvation. (Rev. Louis Kinsey) -- Agnostic View-Extended life provides new opportunities for learning, rendering faith less necessary. (Jeffrey Kleiman) -- Atheist View-Religious faith suppresses the natural evolution that human technology promises. (Zoltan Istvan) -- References for Further Reading -- About the Author and Contributors -- Index
Additional Edition:
9781440837982
Additional Edition:
Print version Zorea, Aharon W Finding the Fountain of Youth: the Science and Controversy Behind Extending Life and Cheating Death Santa Barbara : ABC-CLIO, LLC,c2016 9781440837982
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