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Philosophies
PHILOSOPHY may be defined as the study and pursuit of facts which
deal with the ultimate reality or causes of things as they affect
life.
Education
Rizals
concept of the importance of education is enunciated in his work
entitled Instruction wherein he sought improvements in the schools
and in the methods of teaching. For Rizal, the mission of education
is to elevate the country to the highest seat of glory and to
develop the peoples mentality. Since education is the foundation
of society and a prerequisite for social progress, Rizal claimed
that only through education could save any country from domination.
Rizals
philosophy of education, therefore, centers on the provision of
proper motivation in order to bolster the great social forces
that make education a success, to create in the youth an innate
desire to cultivate his intelligence.
Political
Rizals
guiding political philosophy is the extension of human rights,
the training for self government and the arousing of spirit of
discontent over oppression, brutality, inhumanity, sensitiveness
and self love.
Social
That
body of knowledge relating to society including the wisdom which
mans experience in society has taught social philosophy.
The
above dealt with mans evolution and his environment, explaining
for the most part human behavior and capacities like his will
to live; his desire to possess happiness; the change of his mentality;
the role of virtuous women in the guidance of great men; the need
for elevating and inspiring mission; the duties and dictates of
mans conscience; mans need of practicing gratitude;
the necessity for consulting reliable people; his need for experience;
his ability to deny; the importance of deliberation; the voluntary
offer of mans abilities and possibilities; the ability to
think, aspire and strive to rise; and the proper use of brain
and spirit. All of these combining to enhance the intricacies,
beauty and values of human nature served as Rizals guide
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