What is philosophy and what is it useful for? The answer to this question changed with time. In old times, it was a guide to live an ideal life [1], which is also evident in Indian philosophies as well as in Roman philosophies such as Stoicism and Cynicism. Nevertheless, in modern times, it became a medium of intellectual pleasure, resulting in the limited usage of it in daily life.

Recommended:

• Jostein Gaarder, Sophie's World

References:

1. Meditations: A New Translation by Marcus Aurelius with introduction by Gregory Hays.