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Eastern philosophy refers very broadly to the various philosophies of India, Iran (Persia), China, Japan, and to an extent, the Middle East.

The usefulness of dividing philosophy into Western philosophy and other philosophies is open to challenge, partly because some see it as condescending to non-Western philosophies[citation needed]. To say this is not to deny that there are important traditions in philosophy that are intimately bound up with historical and geographical circumstances.

When the term "philosophy" is used in an academic context, it typically refers to the philosophical tradition begun with the ancient Greeks. The "Eastern philosophies" are often 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.)

Hinduism
Hinduism (सनातन धर्म; Sanātana Dharma,......

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