oth individually and broadly, philosophy teaches critical thinking skills and helps you develop your understanding of yourself, other people, the world around you, and pretty much anything else you can think of. Why do we exist? DO we exist? Is my red the same color as your red, or do we see something different and describe them both as just "red"? Who decides what's right or wrong? A million and one questions at least can be explored through the study of philosophy! Maybe not answered per se, but everything you learn will help you come to your own conclusions, and rather than teaching you the answer, philosophy will teach you how to find the answer and then lets you get there yourself. It's an extremely useful tool in day to day life that often seems too intimidating... so give it a try!