Western philosophy was first introduced in Indonesia during the Dutch colonial period.
Famous Western philosophical figures such as Plato, Aristotle, and Descartes were studied at universities in Indonesia.
Western philosophy is widely studied in Indonesia because it is considered an important science to understand the modern world.
Some Western philosophical figures who are considered important in Indonesia include Immanuel Kant, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Jean-Paul Sartre.
Western philosophy in Indonesia is also influenced by eastern philosophy such as Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism.
In the 1950s, Western philosophy in Indonesia experienced rapid development with the emergence of several figures such as Mohammad Natsir, Harun Nasution, and Ali Syariati.
Some themes that are often discussed in Western philosophy in Indonesia include ethics, epistemology, logic, and metaphysics.
Western philosophy in Indonesia is also widely studied by social and political activists, because it is considered important to understand the issues that are happening in society.
Some universities in Indonesia have a major in philosophy that specifically study Western philosophy.
In 2016, Indonesia hosted the World Philosophy Congress which was attended by thousands of philosophers from all over the world.
