Chapter 2: Concepts of Nationalism & Filipino Nationalism Flashcards
with Concept of Hero
What is the general concept of a hero?
A hero is typically someone who demonstrates extraordinary courage, self-sacrifice, and noble qualities, often achieving significant accomplishments that benefit others or challenge injustice.
What qualities of Rizal contributed to his designation as a national hero?
~ Rizal’s qualities include his intellect, moral integrity, dedication to social reform, non-violent approach to seeking change, and his ability to inspire others through his writings and actions.
~ Rizal’s writings, particularly Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, exposed social injustices and inspired a sense of national identity and reform. His literary works played a crucial role in awakening Filipino nationalism.
How did Rizal’s background and education contribute to his role as a national hero?
Rizal’s extensive education and exposure to different cultures broadened his perspective and equipped him with the knowledge and skills to challenge social injustices and advocate for reform effectively.
What is the main argument of Renato Constantino’s essay “Veneration Without Understanding”?
Constantino argues that Filipinos have elevated José Rizal to a status of reverence without fully understanding his ideas and contributions, leading to a superficial veneration of his legacy.
How does Constantino describe the general public’s understanding of Rizal?
Constantino describes the general public’s understanding of Rizal as limited and superficial, with many people venerating him more for symbolic reasons rather than engaging with his actual ideas and critiques.
What does Constantino suggest about the teaching of Rizal’s life and works?
Constantino suggests that the teaching of Rizal’s life and works should go beyond mere memorization of facts and should encourage critical engagement with his writings to understand their relevance and significance.
What are the eight (8) different forms of nationalism?
- Civic (Civil) Nationalism
- Territorial Nationalism
- Left-Wing (Socialist) Nationalism
- Fascism
- Imperialism
- Ethnonationalism
- Expansionist Nationalism
- Globalism
A form of nationalism that emphasizes citizenship and shared values or principles within a political community, rather than ethnic or cultural identity. It focuses on a commitment to democratic institutions and laws.
Civic (Civil) Nationalism
What is Civic (Civil) Nationalism?
Civic nationalism emphasizes citizenship and shared values or principles within a political community, rather than ethnic or cultural identity. It focuses on a commitment to democratic institutions and laws.
A form of nationalism base on the idea that a nation should correspond to a specific territory or geographical area, where people of different ethnic or cultural backgrounds are united by their shared land.
Territorial nationalism
What is Territorial Nationalism?
Territorial nationalism is based on the idea that a nation should correspond to a specific territory or geographical area, where people of different ethnic or cultural backgrounds are united by their shared land.
A form of nationalism that seeks to achieve national unity and independence through socialist principles, emphasizing social justice, equality, and collective ownership, often challenging capitalist structures.
Left-Wing (Socialist) Nationalism
What is Left-Wing (Socialist) Nationalism?
Left-wing or socialist nationalism seeks to achieve national unity and independence through socialist principles, emphasizing social justice, equality, and collective ownership, often challenging capitalist structures.
A form of nationalism that has an authoritarian and nationalistic ideology that emphasizes dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and strong regimentation of society and the economy, often accompanied by extreme nationalism and militarism.
Fascism
What is Fascism?
Fascism is an authoritarian and nationalistic ideology that emphasizes dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and strong regimentation of society and the economy, often accompanied by extreme nationalism and militarism.