Ishfaq Ahmad

This paper explores the recent development of Eastern philosophy, focusing on the proliferation of Eastern thought in the West. It examines the various drivers of the trend, including the increasing availability of Eastern texts, the globalization of ideas, and the growing popularity of mindfulness and meditation. The paper then looks at the implications of this trend and considers how the West’s understanding of Eastern thought has changed in recent years. It concludes that the development of Eastern philosophy in the West is a positive development, allowing for a greater appreciation of the complexity and depth of Eastern thought, and for a deeper understanding of its relevance to modern life. This article examines the idea that Western philosophy has come to a standstill and may have collapsed since the beginning of the 21st century. It is argued that Western philosophy has been a white, racist, elitist, and xenophobic discourse and that science has replaced philosophy in many areas. Furthermore, the literary-philosophical canon of Western philosophy has not been inclusive of other philosophical traditions around the world. The article then questions whether all philosophy has died and argues that Eastern thought is exerting a strong influence in the world and that intuition, a concept found in Eastern philosophies, could be an essential component to keeping philosophy alive.