Knowra Eastern philosophy Eastern philosophy Eastern philosophy is a broad grouping of philosophical traditions originating in Asia, including Indian, Chinese, Japanese, and other regional schools of thought.
Dharma : A concept of duty, order, law, or teaching whose meaning varies across Indian religions and philosophies. Indian traditions use dharma to connect ethical conduct with social and cosmic order.
Indian philosophy : The philosophical traditions developed in South Asia, including Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain schools. It is one of the largest regional groupings within Eastern philosophy.
Western philosophy : A broad grouping of philosophical traditions originating in Europe and later developing globally. The pairing is common, but both labels cover internally diverse histories.
Upanishads : A collection of ancient Indian texts exploring ritual, selfhood, ultimate reality, and liberation. They preserve early arguments that became central to several Indian philosophical schools.
Oriental studies : An academic field historically focused on the languages, cultures, and histories of Asia and the Middle East. Its institutions helped establish broad regional categories that included Asian philosophies.
Karma : The principle that intentional actions shape future experiences, especially through cycles of rebirth. Karma links ethical action to consequences across several Indian traditions.
Chinese philosophy : The philosophical traditions developed in China, including Confucianism, Daoism, and Mohism. Its schools developed distinctive approaches to ethics, governance, and cosmic order.
Eurocentrism : A worldview that treats European history, culture, or ideas as the central standard. Eurocentric histories have often marginalized Asian philosophical works and institutions.
Analects : A collection of sayings and dialogues associated with Confucius and his followers. It is a foundational source for Confucian ethical and political thought.
Philosophy of religion : The philosophical examination of religious concepts, practices, and claims. Many Asian traditions combine questions that modern curricula separate into philosophy and religion.
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