You know, it's really very peculiar. To be mortal is the most basic human experience, and yet man has never been able to accept it, grasp it, and behave accordingly. Man doesn't know how to be mortal. And when he dies, he doesn't even know how to be dead.
Milan Kundera's reflections in "Immortality" highlight the paradox of human mortality. He points out that despite it being the fundamental aspect of human existence, individuals struggle to accept and understand their own mortality. This inability to confront the reality of death leads to a disconnect between how people live and what it truly means to be mortal.
Kundera further emphasizes that not only do people fail to grasp life as mortals, but they also are unprepared for the concept of death itself. This suggests a deeper philosophical inquiry into the nature of existence and the human condition, illustrating how our relationship with mortality profoundly influences our lives.
