Eastern philosophy; Asian philosophy
Refers to philosophical traditions originating in East Asia, South Asia, or the broader Asian region, often contrasted with Western philosophy.
He is majoring in Eastern philosophy at university.
Western philosophy, often contrasted with 東洋哲学.
Indian philosophy, a major branch within Eastern philosophy.
Chinese philosophy, another major branch within Eastern philosophy.
Compound of 東洋 (tōyō, 'the East; Asia') and 哲学 (tetsugaku, 'philosophy'). The term 哲学 was coined in the Meiji period to translate Western 'philosophy', and 東洋哲学 emerged as a contrastive category.