Its always good to know the philosophy. The history of yoga tells you how the yoga evolved. it helps you understand the use of yoga and expectations from yoga.
Authority and Tradition
The philosophy of the Enlightenment emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism of tradition and authority. It sought to promote scientific understanding, freedom of thought, and progress through education and critical thinking. Key thinkers included Immanuel Kant, John Locke, and Voltaire.
Claud Sutton has written: 'The German tradition in philosophy' -- subject(s): Enlightenment, German Philosophy
Jewish religion and Aristotelian philosophy
Jewish religion and Aristotelian philosophy
My understanding of Global Affairs is that it is a dying tradition.
Gerald J. Postema has written: 'Philosophy and the Law of Torts (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Law)' 'Bentham' 'Bentham and the common law tradition' -- subject(s): Common law, Law, Philosophy, Utilitarianism 'Bentham and the Common Law Tradition (Clarendon Law Series)'
The positivistic tradition refers to an approach in philosophy and science that emphasizes observable facts and empirical evidence as the basis for knowledge. It values objectivity, measurement, and verification through scientific methods in understanding the world. This tradition originated from the work of Auguste Comte in the 19th century and has influenced various disciplines, such as sociology and psychology.
D.F Pears has written: 'Bertrand Russell and the British tradition in philosophy'
Confucianism
Jeffrey Fish has written: 'Epicurus and the Epicurean tradition' -- subject(s): Epicureans (Greek philosophy), PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical
The Journal of Speculative Philosophy was created in 1867 by William T. Harris. It is one of the oldest philosophy journals in the United States, focusing on the publication of original work within the American philosophical tradition.