philosophy of life

noun

1. any philosophical view or vision of the nature or purpose of life or of the way that life should be lived.

Word History and Origins

Origin of philosophy of life¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

His philosophy of life was not complicated, Hideg told Orr in one of their many get-togethers.

From Los Angeles Times

Your philosophy of life, what's your strategy now, here, in this situation?

From Salon

“The idea that they have no right to be at the table with their points of view and that their philosophy of life should be marginalized or, worse yet, not permitted — that should be an affront to everybody.”

From Washington Times

“D’Vonne Pickett Jr.’s personal philosophy of life inspired his vision and commitment, which was a driving force in empowering the Central District and surrounding neighborhoods,” at-large Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda said during the council meeting while reading from the resolution.

From Seattle Times

"I only care about being a fair man, I have made fairness my philosophy of life and I hope to die a fair man," he wrote in a letter dated Feb. 1, 2005, found in an abandoned hideout.

From Reuters