Philippine Political Thoughts
PHILIPPINE POLITICAL THOUGHTS
Political Thinkers Ideas are meant not to immortalize history but rather to make sense of it. The manufacture of such ideas is influenced by circumstances that shape it and also, the vital thoughts of their authors. If we are to analyze our history, we could see that ideas are not only important for their interpretation of our history but also for their contribution to changes in our nation. Groundbreaking ideas have moved our nation to change. It is thus valuable for us to recall our own political thinkers. To fully appreciate our nation's existence, it is important for us to trace the evolution of Filipino political thinking. During the time of Spanish colonial rule, Filipino political thinkers focused on reacting to the oppressive rule that governs the Filipinos. Marcelo H. Del Pilar, an ardent propagandist, reached out directly to the masses by illustrating in his writings, the problems of the Philippines. His thoughts during his last years became increasingly militant until he foregoes the assimilationist cause, saying: "Insurrection is the last remedy, especially when the people have acquired the belief that peaceful means to secure the remedies for evils prove futile." In the case of Graciano Lopez-Jaena, political thinking began mostly by chance. His practice of small medical works among poor Filipinos led him to come to terms to the discriminatory actions of the Friars. Apolinario Mabini, being known as "the sublime paralytic", was engrossed to the practice of establishing a government for the Philippines following the revolution. He also dreamt of worlwide recognition of the Philippine's sovereignty. Andres Bonifacio, on the other hand, was known as the instigator of the Philippine revolution and the founder of Katipunan. His ideology is what guided the Katipunan's liberal, radical and propagandist movements. The post-Spanish war brought forth the country's first president, Emilio Aguinaldo. He
Political Thinkers Ideas are meant not to immortalize history but rather to make sense of it. The manufacture of such ideas is influenced by circumstances that shape it and also, the vital thoughts of their authors. If we are to analyze our history, we could see that ideas are not only important for their interpretation of our history but also for their contribution to changes in our nation. Groundbreaking ideas have moved our nation to change. It is thus valuable for us to recall our own political thinkers. To fully appreciate our nation's existence, it is important for us to trace the evolution of Filipino political thinking. During the time of Spanish colonial rule, Filipino political thinkers focused on reacting to the oppressive rule that governs the Filipinos. Marcelo H. Del Pilar, an ardent propagandist, reached out directly to the masses by illustrating in his writings, the problems of the Philippines. His thoughts during his last years became increasingly militant until he foregoes the assimilationist cause, saying: "Insurrection is the last remedy, especially when the people have acquired the belief that peaceful means to secure the remedies for evils prove futile." In the case of Graciano Lopez-Jaena, political thinking began mostly by chance. His practice of small medical works among poor Filipinos led him to come to terms to the discriminatory actions of the Friars. Apolinario Mabini, being known as "the sublime paralytic", was engrossed to the practice of establishing a government for the Philippines following the revolution. He also dreamt of worlwide recognition of the Philippine's sovereignty. Andres Bonifacio, on the other hand, was known as the instigator of the Philippine revolution and the founder of Katipunan. His ideology is what guided the Katipunan's liberal, radical and propagandist movements. The post-Spanish war brought forth the country's first president, Emilio Aguinaldo. He