The text explores the dynamic between philosophy in large and small societies. While large nations or civilizations often exhibit self-centeredness, small societies are constantly forced to struggle for their identity under the influence of dominant external cultures. The author argues that philosophers in smaller countries have a unique responsibility to guard domestic traditions and critically engage with their predecessors, rather than merely measuring themselves by foreign standards. This intellectual preservation is compared to protecting endangered species in biology. The objective is not to create ideological museums, but to recognize that remarkable and philosophically relevant ideas often emerge outside the mainstream branches of development. Significance should not be equated with prevalence or majority status. Forgetting these unique contributions would result in an irreplaceable loss for philosophical discourse. Therefore, the text advocates for paying close attention to the philosophical literatures of smaller communities as vital sources of original insights that enrich global thought.