Impact of John Stuart Mill’s Philosophies on Philippines’ Society, Politics and Economy
Impact of John Stuart Mill’s Philosophies on Philippines’ Society, Politics and Economy
Mendoza, A.; SocSci 2 WBYDX
John Stuart Mill’s social, political, and economic philosophies are widely applied in the Philippine setting. His conception of social liberty, feminism, political democracy and economic democracy is practiced in the country, although not holistically applied or not well-carried out at some cases. Philippines, as a democratic country, adapts the libertarian culture that Mill believes to be the best for achieving intellectual and social development. Every Filipino citizen is sovereign and free to do what he wants as long as he does not harm others. Mill’s proposed ways to obtain ‘social liberty’, which are having the political liberties (rights) and having the constitutional system are being exercised on the country.
Freedom of speech is one Filipino right stated in the 1987 Philippine Constitution. Mill advocates freedom of speech in his work On Liberty and argues that free discourse is a necessary condition for intellectual and social progress. Mill argues that airing opinions is productive as individuals tend to abandon fallacious beliefs if they are active in exchanging ideas and in re-examining beliefs in debate process.
Voting right, that exercises ‘tyranny of the majority’, is also included in the Philippine Bill of Rights. In the country, elections of government officials are being conducted to follow public choice. Mill advocates the tyranny of the masses ‘in which decisions made by a majority place its interests so far above those of an individual or minority group’ and in which tyranny of political rulers are being opposed.
Women’s rights are also stressed in the Philippines. Filipino women are empowered and protected by law. Feminist groups are actively advocating women empowerment. Mill also advocates feminism. In his book The Subjection of Women, he argued that the difference between men and women is insignificant and
Mendoza, A.; SocSci 2 WBYDX
John Stuart Mill’s social, political, and economic philosophies are widely applied in the Philippine setting. His conception of social liberty, feminism, political democracy and economic democracy is practiced in the country, although not holistically applied or not well-carried out at some cases. Philippines, as a democratic country, adapts the libertarian culture that Mill believes to be the best for achieving intellectual and social development. Every Filipino citizen is sovereign and free to do what he wants as long as he does not harm others. Mill’s proposed ways to obtain ‘social liberty’, which are having the political liberties (rights) and having the constitutional system are being exercised on the country.
Freedom of speech is one Filipino right stated in the 1987 Philippine Constitution. Mill advocates freedom of speech in his work On Liberty and argues that free discourse is a necessary condition for intellectual and social progress. Mill argues that airing opinions is productive as individuals tend to abandon fallacious beliefs if they are active in exchanging ideas and in re-examining beliefs in debate process.
Voting right, that exercises ‘tyranny of the majority’, is also included in the Philippine Bill of Rights. In the country, elections of government officials are being conducted to follow public choice. Mill advocates the tyranny of the masses ‘in which decisions made by a majority place its interests so far above those of an individual or minority group’ and in which tyranny of political rulers are being opposed.
Women’s rights are also stressed in the Philippines. Filipino women are empowered and protected by law. Feminist groups are actively advocating women empowerment. Mill also advocates feminism. In his book The Subjection of Women, he argued that the difference between men and women is insignificant and
References: McCloskey, H. John Stuart Mill: A Critical Study. 1972. “National Internal Revenue Code.” Bureau of Internal Revenue Website. Bureau of Internal Revenue