Week 14-15: Filipino social thinkers and values

Question 1

Filipino social thinkers:

Answer 1

Jose Rizal, Isabelo de los Reyes, and Leonardo Nieva Mercado

Question 2

Ang Singsing ng Dalagang Marmoland and Genesis Cientifico y Moderno

Answer 2

Isabelo de los Reyes

Question 3

credited to be the first Filipino socialist

Answer 3

Isabelo de los Reyes

Question 4

One of the more recent Filipino social thinkers is the missionary-philosopher:

Answer 4

Leonardo Mercado

Question 5

pioneered the study of Filipino philosophy and theology as well as the unique characteristics of a rising Filipino society. His style of writing and analysis of Philippine society and culture is meta-linguistic, meaning that for him, language is an important facet in understanding Filipino society as a whole.

Answer 5

Leonardo Mercado

Question 6

One of the major themes of Mercado’s writings is the unique Filipino trait of:

Answer 6

inculturation

Question 7

Inculturation and Filipino Theology

Answer 7

Leonardo Mercado

Question 8

guide behaviors, which can gauge cultural distinctions among groups of people, nations, or individuals.

Answer 8

values

Question 9

Here are a number of unique Philippine values that one should know:

Answer 9

1. The Importance of Family
2. Participation in Religion
3. Pakikisama: Filipino Solidarity