RIZAL'S LIFE IN HIS HISTORY Flashcards
What principle is widely accepted in social sciences regarding individuals and society?
We see the life of an individual in his/her society, and society in the life of an individual.
What unique feature did Rizal possess regarding his understanding of society?
He had a quality of mind that helped him use information about his society to think about the world and himself.
What term do sociologists use to describe the quality of mind that allows individuals to view their inner life in terms of larger historical forces?
Sociological imagination.
How does the sociological imagination help individuals understand their experiences?
It allows them to locate themselves in history and recognize the responses available to them.
What is likely to happen to people who cannot locate their lives in history?
They are unlikely to know how to respond effectively to a world where lives are interconnected.
What can individuals with sociological imagination grasp?
They can grasp history in the context of the realities they face and the connections between the two.
What did Rizal understand about his place in society?
He knew his place in the greater scheme of things and understood the societal forces shaping his life.
True or False: Rizal’s awareness of societal forces allowed him to respond in ways that benefitted only himself.
False.
Fill in the blank: The ability to understand one’s own experiences by locating oneself in history is known as _______.
sociological imagination.
