Eastern philosophy
From Arcthon
Eastern philosophy
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_philosophy
The usefulness of dividing philosophy into Western philosophy and other philosophies is open to challenge, not the least for speaking down to those other 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.
The term *Eastern philosophy* refers very broadly to the various philosophies of India, Iran, China, and Japan.
When one uses the term "philosophy" in an academic context, it typically refers to the philosophical tradition begun with the ancient Greeks. The "Eastern philosophies" are typically overlooked.
Philosophical and religious traditions
The following is an overview of the Eastern philosophic traditions. Each tradition has a separate article with more detail on sects, schools, etc. (c.f.)
-- Main.Geir_thomas_andersen - 24 Feb 2006
