philosophy of life
noun phrase
1
: an overall vision of or attitude toward life and the purpose of life
2
[translation of German Lebensphilosophie]
: any of various philosophies that emphasize human life or life in general
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Once a week, Quimby facilitated discussions among clients, asking big questions about life, death and their philosophies of life.
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Often, his philosophy of life, his vaunted pursuit of happiness, anchored his letter.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
What is your motto or philosophy of life?
—Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Neither is a complete philosophy of life.
—Robert T.f. Downes, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
The one in which logic merges with creativity, and specialized education becomes not only a tool for a career, but also a philosophy of life.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Nov. 2025
His philosophy of life is to consider the consequences of your actions.
—Diane Shaffer, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Her definition of the ESSENCE woman aligns perfectly with this philosophy of life.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 July 2025
Belief systems crumble with Pluto in your ninth house of wisdom and self-discovery, and the retrograde energy is pushing you to re-evaluate your current philosophies of life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 May 2025
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Often, his philosophy of life, his vaunted pursuit of happiness, anchored his letter.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
What is your motto or philosophy of life?
—Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Neither is a complete philosophy of life.
—Robert T.f. Downes, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
The one in which logic merges with creativity, and specialized education becomes not only a tool for a career, but also a philosophy of life.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Nov. 2025
His philosophy of life is to consider the consequences of your actions.
—Diane Shaffer, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Her definition of the ESSENCE woman aligns perfectly with this philosophy of life.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 July 2025
Belief systems crumble with Pluto in your ninth house of wisdom and self-discovery, and the retrograde energy is pushing you to re-evaluate your current philosophies of life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 May 2025
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“Philosophy of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/philosophy%20of%20life. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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