Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Eastern philosophies refer to a collection of philosophical traditions originating from countries like China, India, and Japan. These philosophies focus on concepts such as harmony, balance, interconnectedness, and the pursuit of inner peace.
Related terms
Yin and Yang: The concept of Yin and Yang represents the interdependence and balance between opposing forces in the universe.
Meditation involves focusing one's mind to achieve a calm state of awareness or mindfulness.
Karma: Karma is the belief that our actions have consequences that will affect us in this life or future lives based on moral cause-and-effect principles.