In certain different philosophies you will find some suggestions like this:
1. Philosophy of life means an 'art of living'.
2. Philosophy means learn to face 'death'.
Philosophical thoughts evolved as a result of mankind's questions on observing several phenomena occurring in the nature, and also many things happening in the societies we lived in, and the events that have had direct influence on our lives.
Good philosophies have provided logical answers and our awareness about the world has enhanced a lot.
Also, some philosophies have provided in depth study of human mind and thinking process involving our intellect and intelligence.
Since, we have to live our lives on this planet, to learn an art of living is a valid path.
Also, since ultimately, all the living organisms including ourselves have to die eventually, it is a good practice to learn to face the 'death'; this means that we should not be afraid of death, and we should not get overly attached to the pleasures of worldly things; the death should be considered as an unavoidable aspect of the living process itself, as the 'end' of the living 'drama'.
*****
