Question

What are the similarities and differences in the philosophical developments in Africa, the Americas, and Asia?

I have this question to answer for a class discussion. I am having a really hard time with this one. I have read my reading and not really getting anywhre. If you could give me some advice or somewhere to start, that would be great. Thanks!

Answer 1

These sites may help you.

http://www.rep.routledge.com/article/Z018

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_philosophy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_culture#Philosophy

http://www.iep.utm.edu/a/american.htm

Answer 2

My best suggestion is that you make a list of the various philosophies and religions that can be attributed to people on each continent you've named and then research them. For example, in Asia, there is/was Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, etc.

Research them at http://www.google.com, as well as at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
At Wikipedia, there are usually sections at the bottom of each page for further references -- See also, References, External links. Be sure to take advantage of them, too.

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