philosophy of living; art of navigating life
Refers to one's personal principles or outlook for getting along in the world. Often used in discussions of life wisdom, career, or personal growth.
His philosophy of living is that honesty is the best policy.
This book is filled with the author's philosophy of making one's way through life.
Compound of 処世 (shosei, 'getting along in the world') and 哲学 (tetsugaku, 'philosophy'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is a straightforward Sino-Japanese compound.