This is an interesting discussion. I agree that being human is a "bounded" (or boundaried) condition and that finitude is a major aspect or characteristic of the human condition. For me the challenge in the question as it has been posed is the use of the word "necessary" which implies that the condition of finitude will always result in a person experiencing insecurity. To answer this question requires that we consider a) whether all people experience insecurity as a result of realizing or understanding they are finite beings, and/or b) there are other potential (or real) consequences that stem from understanding the finiteness of human existence.

With respect to the second option there are indicators that some people experience a sense of "awe" when they contemplate a larger reality whether it is an elephant, a sequoia tree, a mountain, an ocean, etc. In other words, awe is a consequence of comparing oneself to a larger finite reality. In addition, there is nothing that says that "awe" is secondary to or co-occurs with a feeling of "insecurity." Similarly, there are those who accept their limitations and who do not necessarily experience insecurity because of their limitations - this is true of some expressions of spirituality which take comfort in a reality that is larger than the finite scope of one's life. Lastly, frustration with one's limitations, curiosity about the unknown, boldness to explore are alternative (theoretical) responses to finitude. Thus, I would say that insecurity is definitely not the only consequence of finitude AND it is not a necessary consequence.

I am not sure. I have a hunch that "acceptance of one's status" as a finite being is important. The question is whether acceptance can be seen as a potential consequence of finitude.

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Everything that concretely exist is finite. Infinity only exist as an abstraction and in abstract worlds and not in concrete reality. I do not why anybody would worry about being finite as everything else. We obviously are concerned about the finitude of the duration of our life but only rich people has the luxury to worry about this far away problem. Most of us have enough near by problems so that we do not have much time worrying about the far away death problem. It will always remain the last problem and we will always have current problem. We cannot escape having problem. Even if we would try to do an experiement where all society would try to eliminate all the problems for a particular person, that person would have problem. We are borned to have problems. Our only choice are what problems we want to have. I think that the most rewarding life is to chose to help other solve their problems. The more we do so and the less we have our own problems and only the problem of others as our problems. This is the best scenario. If instead, we choose to focus to do not care for other problems then it is hell: we end up with only our own problems and this only get worse. Insecurity is our lot but we can choose our focus.

This is an interesting discussion. I agree that being human is a "bounded" (or boundaried) condition and that finitude is a major aspect or characteristic of the human condition. For me the challenge in the question as it has been posed is the use of the word "necessary" which implies that the condition of finitude will always result in a person experiencing insecurity. To answer this question requires that we consider a) whether all people experience insecurity as a result of realizing or understanding they are finite beings, and/or b) there are other potential (or real) consequences that stem from understanding the finiteness of human existence.

With respect to the second option there are indicators that some people experience a sense of "awe" when they contemplate a larger reality whether it is an elephant, a sequoia tree, a mountain, an ocean, etc. In other words, awe is a consequence of comparing oneself to a larger finite reality. In addition, there is nothing that says that "awe" is secondary to or co-occurs with a feeling of "insecurity." Similarly, there are those who accept their limitations and who do not necessarily experience insecurity because of their limitations - this is true of some expressions of spirituality which take comfort in a reality that is larger than the finite scope of one's life. Lastly, frustration with one's limitations, curiosity about the unknown, boldness to explore are alternative (theoretical) responses to finitude. Thus, I would say that insecurity is definitely not the only consequence of finitude AND it is not a necessary consequence.

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Philadelphia, PA

Dear Mutter,

You provide a very fine answer to the question. Out with "necessary consequence." Openness to experience and its growth is a very important alternative response to "finitude," though there is always some level of insecurity involved.

Or, to put the point otherwise, closing down, and simple acceptance (acquiescence), fatalism, subservience, etc. are the greater danger in many cases.

H.G. Callaway

Well Prof , I would think "insecurity" on an personal scale may be , definitely for reasons that person knows !!!

I don't think it is the driving force for "finitude" .

Why ? : On bigger scheme of things , secure => ability to provide (on many levels) if this lacks then things get fragile ...

Outstanding comment dear Aparna.

Emad

And then others like Monks have chosen to live without such attachments, so sometimes it depends on your chosen vocation in life.

Debra

insecurity" on an personal requirements yes may be people are forced or complied to think but that is sure for an definitely known reason that person knows for the requirements

Agree if there are no dependence yes but in most of the realistic situations dependence is un avoidable

The finitude of human life or of our life, or the consciousness of the death of our fellowmen, or our own death; if it causes uncertainty and certain insecurity, when I come to reflect on my experiences and those that my peers give me to know about the same theme "The Finitude of Life"

These thoughts are presented more frequently and sharply, when reflecting on life and death, we are aware of our achievements and degree of personal self-realization. As we are satisfied with the life we lead and the one that in present time, we feel that it is of quality, uncertainty and insecurity diminish.

It is the moment to die or to continue living, because the existential anguish disappears. We are already prepared for transcendence in this life or in another dimension.

La finitud de la vida humana o de nuestra vida, o la consciencia de la muerte de nuestros semejantes, o nuestra propia muerte; si causa incertidumbre y cierta inseguridad, cuando llego a reflexionar sobre mis experiencias y las que mis semejantes me dan a conocer, respecto de la misma temática "La Finitud de la Vida"

Estos pensamientos se presenta con mayor frecuencia y nitidez, cuando al reflexionar sobre la vida y la muerte, somos conscientes de nuestros logros y grado de auto-realización personal. Conforme estamos satisfechos con la vida que llevamos y la que en tiempo presente, sentimos que es de calidad, la incertidumbre y la inseguridad disminuyen.

Es el momento de morir o de seguir viviendo, pues desaparece la angustia existencial. Ya estamos preparados para la trascendencia en esta vida o en otra dimensión.

It is a good question. In my view, insecurity as opposed to the concept of security is linked to the control issue. By controlling certain aspects of our lives is an "utopia" that at certain times can become reality. However, finitude is something uncontrollable by man. The cultural system, the belief system of a group, functions as a parachute at a time flooded by uncertainty. What happens when finitude comes? Where do we go? Will there be life in another place, will we understand the origin of the universe? Uncertainty and lack of control is, in my view, the root cause of insecurity. We do not know what is going to happen and consequently we do not have the possibility of interpreting or modifying it. We would all live differently if we had the possibility of understanding finitude

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