Where does Philosophy exist?

[Apothecary]

Does it exist within all societies or within only a select few?

[Roland]

While most would argue that philosophy transcends all cultures, I would maintain that it only exists in those cultures that are not entrenched in obsessive traditionalism. Of course one would argue that traditionalism is a philosophy in and of itself, however, I would like to think that Philosophy represents critical analysis and change. Philosophy is dynamic and therefore not useful to many cultures.

[Jimbo Gomez]

Have you ever heard of the Kinshasa School of logical possivism, or the Kantian ethics Tijuana style? I think you'll understand what I'm saying here...

[Roland]

While I know nothing of African philosophy, I know that, at least ancient Mexicans developed vague philosophical systems. For instance Toltec "philosophy" which is similar to spiritualism, was a basic mind-body dualisitic philosophy. It was similar to the Platonic tradition in that it stressed transcendence of material representation towards cognitive understanding. I think Toltec philosophy is now used in rehab clinics in the form of self-help books.

[Anarch]

Does it exist within all societies or within only a select few?
Philosophy resides in power.