“Western philosophers gained access to Asian and African traditions initially by noting similarities and differences. But that, as A.C. Mukerji, of Allahabad, was to note in 1932, is not to do philosophy, but is at best a preparation.” PhilosophyDifferencesTraditionNotesWesternPhilosopherAccessPreparationAsianSimilarity Author:Jay L. Garfield
“To take philosophy seriously is to engage with it philosophically.” Philosophy Author:Jay L. Garfield
“In the USA, we learn "art history" as Western art history, and the history of Asian, or African art is a special case; we learn politics by examining our own government system, and consider other systems special cases, and the same is true of philosophy.” ArtPhilosophyGovernmentCasesSpecialArt IsWesternUsaAsianExaminingArt History Author:Jay L. Garfield