There is an interesting conundrum here actually.  So-called &#x27;Western Philosophy&#x27; through most of its history has been largely concerned with the discovery of (perhaps just the discussion of) so-called &#x27;transcendental&#x27; or &#x27;absolute&#x27; truth -- truths that by definition are supposed to transcend culture.  From a certain perspective, this is just a bias of this particular tradition of philosophy.  However, to call it anything else but &#x27;philosophy&#x27; -- say &#x27;western philosophy&#x27; -- would be to, in an important sense, admit defeat.<p>To respect diversity, I think you really do have to respect each tradition as distinct.  I think mixing different philosophical traditions would end up failing to respect any of them.  It&#x27;d be like having a dinner party meant to celebrate cultural diversity but throwing all the chinese, indian, and thai food together with burgers and ketchup and calling it &#x27;diverse&#x27;.  Western philosophy is it&#x27;s own thing, as are other traditions.  It doesn&#x27;t need to let everyone in to respect them -- perhaps the contrary.<p>Also I really don&#x27;t like the way this article ends:  “The Fates lead those who come willingly, and drag those who do not.”.  The tone is threatening and has no place in a discussion of this nature.