Philosophy is defined as the love of wisdom and involves seeking to understand fundamental truths about oneself, the world, and one's relation to it. Studying philosophy helps develop skills like analyzing concepts, organizing ideas, solving problems, communicating, and writing. It can also help guide one's behavior through developing a personal philosophy. The document suggests asking yourself what inspires you and your ideal life to identify shared values and qualities to develop your own philosophy for living well.

1. PHILOSOPHY & YOU
PHILOSOPHY IN EVERYDAY LIFE

2. WHERE ARE YOU?
IAMNOWHERE

3. WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?

4. PHILOSOPHY – WHAT HAS IT GOT TO DO WITH ME?
• Philosophy is derived from 2 Greek words,’ philo’ means 'love,’. The second 'sophy’
, means wisdom. Literally it means “ love of wisdom “
• Broadly speaking philosophy is an activity people undertake when they seek to
understand the fundamental truths about themselves, the world in which they
live, and their relation to the world and to each other.
• A theory or attitude that acts as a guiding principle for behaviour.

5. WHY STUDY PHILOSOPHY?
• It helps us to analyze concepts, definitions, arguments, and Problems.
• It contributes to our capacity to organize ideas and issues, to deal with questions
of value, and to extract what is essential from large quantities of information.
• It helps us to enhance our ability to solve problems, our communication skills, our
persuasive powers, and our writing skills.

6. ASK YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.
• What are you passionate about? Or what inspires you?
• How would you describe your ideal life?
• What elements or values do your passions and ideal life have in common.

7. MY PHILOSOPHY
• “Don't expect anything and you won’t be disappointed.”
• “You don’t have to understand everything.”
• “You are here to make good things happen.”
• Treat others how you want to be treated.”
• “You can’t control everything. Sometimes you just need to relax and have faith
that things will work out.”
• “Lifelong learning is good for your brain, mental well being and self esteem” .

8. ASSIGNMENT
• What values are important to a life well lived?
• What qualities do you admire in others?
• How do those qualities reflect in your core beliefs?
• What do you want to be known for?