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  • Philosophy of Science
  • Gerontology
  • Bioethics

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  • Räsänen distinguishes chronological and biological age, proposing biological aging can be desirable.
  • The concept is illustrated with April, who stopped biological aging before puberty, preventing adulthood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze Räsänen's argument on the desirability of biological aging.
  • To differentiate between the concepts of maturing and aging.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of Räsänen's argument.
  • Philosophical examination of biological aging and maturing.

Main Results:

  • Räsänen's argument equivocates between maturing and aging.
  • Biological aging, associated with wear and tear, is prima facie undesirable.

Conclusions:

  • Maturing, as a developmental process, is prima facie desirable.
  • Distinguishing aging from maturing is crucial for ethical and scientific discourse.