2021-03-252021-03-252021-03FLORES SOBRINHO, Marcelo Henrique de Jesus; OSÓRIO, Neila Barbosa. A interpretação da velhice da antiguidade até o século XXI. Nova Revista Amazônica, Bragança, v. 9, n. 1, p. 175-187, mar. 2021. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18542/nra.v8i1.10037. Disponível em: http://repositorio.ufpa.br/jspui/handle/2011/13066. Acesso em:.2318-1346https://repositorio.ufpa.br/handle/2011/13066The study is an excerpt from the master's Dissertation in Education (UFT) approved by the Research Ethics Committee under nº15606519. 6.0000.5519. Qualitative study and literature review. This study aims to present historical fragments from the interpretation of some philosophers on old age. It is evident that old age and aging are still taboo in our society. Therefore, presenting these historical fragments is of paramount importance for the contemporary world. It is concluded that there are different understandings and valuations, depending on the society, however, it is unanimous to give importance to being and being old, given that, at present, we call attention to the preparation of generations for old age, for the construction of a dignified, participative and active aging in society, the focus of Universities- UNATIs and UMA, Gerontology and Geriatrics, - areas of Medicine that study and treat human aging respectively.Acesso Abertohttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/br/AntiguidadeConhecimento históricoModernidadeVelhiceAntiquityHistorical knowledgeModernityOld ageArtigo de Periódico10.18542/nra.v8i1.10037