The book "Philosophy of Life" by Erwin Steinbach and François Jullien offers an in-depth exploration of the concept of life from a philosophical perspective. It highlights the challenges that arise from the immediacy of life and examines how we can gain distance from our existence to fully grasp its meaning. In the dialogue between Western and Chinese thought, central concepts such as presence, attendance, and the dynamics of rise and retreat are discussed. Jullien invites readers to reflect on the separation between biological and "true" life and to consider the philosophical implications of this distinction. The book is an invitation to view life in its complexity and depth and to explore the philosophical questions that arise from it.