Eastern philosophy refers very broadly to the various philosophies of India, Iran (Persia), China, Japan, Korea, and to an extent, the Middle East (which overlaps with Western philosophy due to being the origin of the Abrahamic religions).

The usefulness of dividing philosophy into Western philosophy and other philosophies, in contrast to a notion that there can be one philosophy, not many, is open to challenge, partly because some see it as condescending to non-Western philosophies. To say this is not to deny that there are important traditions in philosophy that are intimately bound up with historical and geographical circumstances. At the same time however, there are examples of philosophers who are persecuted by the majority in their geographical circumstances and stand against the common opinions and practices of their specific time and place. Many claim that geographical and time notions of "Western" and "Eastern" philosophy is too vague and imprecise, committing the fallacy of over generalization.

When the term "philosophy" is used in an academic context, it typically refers to the philosophical tradition begun with the ancient Greeks that provided us with an abundance of manuscripts and archealogical sites to study and research. The "Eastern philosophical" manuscripts and archealogical sites are often overlooked in many North American and European universities, just as ancient "Western" and monotheistic claims are also overlooked in the last few decades, unlike in the early 1900's.

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both final papers are emailed in! my philosophy abstract and my middle eastern economics paper! wooot im a free bitch baby
melmelpuff (Melody Joy) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:18:06 -0000
both final papers are emailed in! my philosophy abstract and my middle eastern economics paper! wooot im a free bitch baby
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Western vs. Eastern Philosophy from The Te of Piglet: http://bit.ly/7Fq8zv
jzy (Jin Yang) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:33:45 -0000
Western vs. Eastern Philosophy from The Te of Piglet: http://bit.ly/7Fq8zv
@adamsf ya know, one of the key principles in eastern philosophy is restraint...
ndeanw (Dean W.) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:57:11 -0000
@adamsf ya know, one of the key principles in eastern philosophy is restraint...
Also, I don't subscribe to most of that eastern philosophy bullshit about loving everyone and surrender. inaccessible and lacks honesty.
adamsf (Adam) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:45:25 -0000
Also, I don't subscribe to most of that eastern philosophy bullshit about loving everyone and surrender. inaccessible and lacks honesty.
can't believe this is the last paper I'll be writing on feminism and Eastern philosophy with a hint of libertarianism... oh what a semester!
angelope (Angela) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:14:17 -0000
can't believe this is the last paper I'll be writing on feminism and Eastern philosophy with a hint of libertarianism... oh what a semester!

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