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Reviving Aristotelian political science is crucial for addressing aging population challenges. Prioritizing biogerontology and overcoming cognitive biases are essential for well-ordered science and human flourishing.

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Area of Science:

Political science
Biogerontology
Public health

Background:

Aristotle's concept of politics as an architectonic science.
The growing health and economic challenges posed by aging populations.
The need for an integrated scientific and political approach to societal well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

To advocate for a revival of Aristotelian political science in the context of aging.
To highlight the importance of biogerontology for addressing aging-related challenges.
To identify cognitive and socio-cultural barriers to advancing age-retardation research and implementation.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis drawing on political philosophy and gerontology.
Examination of cognitive biases affecting perception of aging and its mitigation.
Discussion of social and cultural obstacles to scientific progress in aging.

Main Results:

Aging populations necessitate a holistic, interdisciplinary political approach.
Biogerontology is a critical field for ensuring societal health and economic stability.
Cognitive limitations and societal factors hinder the acceptance and advancement of age-retardation.

Conclusions:

A well-ordered science requires prioritizing biogerontology to address aging.
Overcoming cognitive biases and socio-cultural impediments is essential for advancing age-retardation.
Reviving an Aristotelian vision of politics can foster human flourishing in aging societies.