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MORPHOLOGY OF FILIPINO PHILOSOPHY by Fernando Nakpil-Zialcita Filipino Methodology for Philosophical Analysis of the Nature of Knowledge Critique of Political and Economic Structures in the Philippines Interpretation of Filipino Experience and Worldview HISTORY OF FILIPINO PHILOSOPHY In the Phi...

MORPHOLOGY OF FILIPINO PHILOSOPHY by Fernando Nakpil-Zialcita Filipino Methodology for Philosophical Analysis of the Nature of Knowledge Critique of Political and Economic Structures in the Philippines Interpretation of Filipino Experience and Worldview HISTORY OF FILIPINO PHILOSOPHY In the Philippines during the 15th century, there was no formal philosophical tradition. Mythology was the main source of explanation over the origins and phenomena surrounding the physical world. When Spain conquered the Philippines in the 16th century, friars led the evangelization and pacification of the Philippines. The friars were among the thinkers who remained loyal to Scholasticism. Early Indigenous Phase: Locating Filipino Philosophy It discusses the nature of philosophy, defining it as the "love of wisdom" and a collective effort by a people to acquire wisdom for living well. It emphasizes that this collective mindset, or folk spirit (Volksgeist), is representative of the Filipino experience. Dr. Emerita S. Quito Fr. Leonardo N. Mercado Elements of Filipino Philosophy, 1974 Meta-linguistic Analysis -- the examination of language to elicit the implicit Filipino thought or worldview(weltangschauung) “One of the central themes in Mercado’s philosophy is the concept of “diwa”. - Ang diwa ay fundamental of principle of unity at nag-uugnay sa lahat ng aspeto ng reality. - For Mercado, diwa is the foundation of Filipino philosophy, and it is the key to understanding the country’s culture, history,and identity.” Florentino T.Timbreza -- The Father of FilipinoPhilosophyPilosopiyang Pilipino, 1982 - interpretation of Filipino folk thoughts and expressions particularly proverbs to know the Filipino worldview. 3 DIMENSIONS LOOB - Filipino generally believes in the innate goodness of the human being CONCEPT OF LOOB: Loob (INNER) Loob as (VALUES) Loob as (INTELLECT) Kaloobin Kalooban Ipagkaloob Saloobin Kabutihang Loob Saloobin Kabutihang Loob Utang na loob Loobin Utang na Loob Ipagkaloob Loobin Inferences: FILIPINOS VIEW ONE'S PERSONHOOD FROM WITHIN. FILIPINOS ALSO VIEW RELATIONSHIPS FROM THE WITHIN. ‘’A human being is like a bird who flies up and goes down.’’ = TIME SIESTA TIME = short nap after lunch, a short and sweet Filipino version of the Spanish kind, which lasts for two to three hours before lunch. BAHALA NA = leave everything to God (Bathala) 7 STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF THEFILIPINO PEOPLE: 1. PAKIKIPAGKAPWA-TAO = STRENGTH 2. FAMILY ORIENTATION = WEAKNESSES 3. Joy and Humor = WEAKNESSES 4. FLEXIBILITY, ADAPTABILITY, AND CREATIVITY = WEAKNESSES 5. HARD WORK AND INDUSTRY = STRENGTH 6. FAITH AND RELIGIOSITY = WEAKNESSES 7. ABILITY TO SURVIVE = WEAKNESSES 7 WEAKNESSES OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE: 1. EXTREME PERSONALISM 2. EXTREME FAMILY CENTEREDNESS 4. PASSIVITY AND LACK OF INITIATIVE 3. LACK OF DISCIPLINE 5. COLONIAL MENTALITY 6. KANYA-KANYA SYNDROME 7. LACK OF SELF-ANALYSIS AND REFLECTION