As a philosophy class, how could this question not be biased? But there is something to be said as this discipline is the oldest discipline in existence and still warrants merit in Academics and holds

As a philosophy class, how could this question not be biased? But there is something to be said as this discipline is the oldest discipline in existence and still warrants merit in Academics and holds the key to important life skills. Given what we have studied so far: How can Philosophy make a difference in daily living? Also, why is philosophy so important to Socrates? How are these two different?