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Western philosophy

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Introduction to Western Philosophy | Online Course Official Trailer

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Eastern vs. Western Philosophy

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Introduction to History of Western Philosophy

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History of Western Philosophy

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Eastern Philosophers vs Western Philosophers. Behind the Scenes with Zach

Western philosophy is the philosophical thought and work of the Western world. Historically, the term refers to the philosophical thinking of Western culture, beginning with Greek philosophy of the Pre-Socratics such as Thales and Pythagoras, and eventually covering a large area of the globe. The word philosophy itself originated from the Ancient Greek: philosophia (φιλοσοφία), literally, "the love of wisdom".
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    • Philosophy contrasted with other disciplines