Life is the process of self-sustaining and self-generating action. Life requires action, and action requires values. In addition, Philosophy is a system of beliefs about reality. It is one's integrated view of the world. It includes an understanding of th

Life is the process of self-sustaining and self-generating action. Life requires action, and action requires values. In addition, Philosophy is a system of beliefs about reality. It is one's integrated view of the world. It includes an understanding of the nature of existence, man, and his role in the world. Philosophy is the foundation of knowledge. It is the standard by which ideas are integrated and understood. Philosophy in general, and ethics in particular, attempt to answer the questions, "What do I do?" and "Why?" People study philosophy so they can know how to live their life. In order to live life successfully and happily, you must learn which values to hold and how to achieve them; this is life as individual’s own personal moral standards. All moral questions (questions of right action) are questions of how to live happily and successfully, and all moral principles must be measured against how they promote and benefit life and happiness. Life as a moral standard holds al...