Mortality and the human condition

English Conversation Questions on Mortality and the human condition

  • How do you think the knowledge of our own mortality affects the way we live our lives?
  • In what ways do you think human culture has evolved to cope with the concept of mortality?
  • What role do you believe religion or spirituality plays in our understanding of death and the afterlife?
  • Do you think it is possible to come to terms with the finitude of life? Why or why not?
  • What do you think is the purpose or meaning of life, if any? How does this relate to our mortality?
  • How do you think our society’s attitude towards aging and death affects the way older people are treated?
  • What are some ways that people try to cheat death or extend their lives? Are these efforts ultimately futile or do you think they are meaningful?
  • How do you think our understanding of mortality has changed over time, and how do you think it might continue to change in the future?
  • What do you think is the relationship between death and the value of life?
  • How do you think different cultures around the world approach the subject of mortality?
  • What are some things you want to do or accomplish before you die? How does the knowledge of your own mortality affect your choices and priorities?

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