Filipino philosophy, western tradition, and nation building

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Philosophy

Document Type

Article

Source Title

Philosophia

Volume

36

Issue

1

First Page

40

Last Page

52

Publication Date

1-1-2007

Abstract

In this paper, the author (1) makes the distinctions between traditional and cultural approaches to philosophy and between philosophers and scholars of philosophy, (2) explains why the Filipino philosophy that developed is Western in orientation, (3) discusses the problems of philosophy in the Philippines, (4) argues for the relevant linkage of philosophy to nation building and, among others, (5) enumerates some principles that help guide the author in developing philosophy in the Philippines.

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Disciplines

Philosophy

Keywords

Philosophy, Philippine; Philosophy--Philippines

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