Although western philosophy began in ancient Greece with famous names such as Aristotle, Plato and Socrates among the best-known, there are separate philosophic traditions from elsewhere. Branches of philosophy developed in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, for example. Early forms also sprang up in India, notably among the early proponents of Buddhism and Jainism. In addition, there are eastern traditions which grew up in China, Korea and Japan. Increasingly, there are studies into the philosophies of native Americans these days, too, such as those associated with the people of the Aztec empire.