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Eastern philosophy is a broad category that includes the many philosophies of Asia. Areas of Asian philosophy that make up Eastern philosophy include Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Korean philosophies. Religions that fall under the Eastern philosophy way of thinking include Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism, Legalism, Buddhism and Maoism. Independent of Western philosophy, Eastern thoughts are quite different from Western. Differences between the two include the perception of God and Gods, the role of the individual, and the relationship between Gods’ and the universe. Western philosophers focus on the individual’s rights while Eastern philosophers stress social responsibility. The focus of the Westerner is to find and prove the absolute truth. For Easterners, the truth is accepted as the way it is and the focus is on finding balance in accepting that truth. Easterners also believe living a life full of virtue and being spiritual is the key to success. In fact, a core belief of Eastern philosophy is that the things you do today shape your tomorrow. Eastern philosopher Confucius once said, “Study the past if you would like to divine the future.”