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Western Philosophy, as it appears under Confucianism and Western Thought, refers to the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, and reality through the lens of Western intellectual traditions. It encompasses various schools of thought from ancient Greek philosophy to modern European and American philosophical movements. In this hierarchy, it is closely related to Confucianism, a Chinese philosophical system centered on ethics, family relationships, and social harmony, as well as Religions, the broader category that includes various systems of faith and worship. Western Philosophy under Confucianism and Western Thought explores how Western thought has evolved and contributed to the development of human knowledge and understanding, and how it compares and contrasts with other philosophical traditions such as Confucianism. Overall, it provides a comprehensive overview of the historical and contemporary influences that have shaped Western philosophy and its relationship with other intellectual systems.