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What makes up a philosophy?

Before we delve into Korean philosophy proper, let’s first think about what makes a philosophy.

What do you think is philosophy? Have you heard of Korean philosophy?

This week, we’re going to look at what Korean philosophy is, and what makes it different from the Western philosophy that you might be accustomed to. We’ll also be looking at Chinese philosophy in comparison to Korean philosophy, because it has been a large influence on the evolution of Korean philosophy.

Before we delve into Korean philosophy proper, let’s first think about what makes a philosophy.

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Introduction to Korean Philosophy

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