Wisik: A Splash of Reality

     ILETO AND THE SEARCH FOR FILIPINO PHILOSOPHY      As an academic discipline, philosophy in the Philippines was initially influenced by its colonial past, with scholastic and Thomistic traditions prevailing in institutions such as the University of Santo Tomas, and the University of the Philippines adopting the analytic tradition from the United States. As a Filipino reflecting on Ileto’s lens, it is evident that the quest for a distinct philosophical tradition is an essential part of our struggle for self-determination and the articulation of our unique identity as a people. The efforts of various Filipino philosophers to promote and develop a distinctly Filipino philosophical discourse are commendable as they have contributed to a more inclusive and contextually relevant understanding of philosophy in the country.      As a philosophy student, the article emphasizes the significance of Filipino Philosophy in the context of national identity and the struggle for intellectual auton

   GRIPALDO:  THE NATIONAL CATEGORY      According to Gripaldo, any philosophical opinion taken by a Filipino falls within the "National" category. His philosophical contributions can already be seen as integral to the Filipino Philosophy because he is a Filipino citizen. The primary concern is not whether the proposed perspective accurately represents the culture or way of life of Filipinos. Although it’s possible that their positions will someday make the lives of particular groups’ more transparent, it’s not a top priority. As a result, this category tends to strengthen each Filipino’s ability to add to the history of a Filipino philosophy. This is so that any interested Filipino can ponder philosophically on the distinctiveness of their own ways of thinking, which they are empowered to do.             However, as we reflect on the nature of the aforementioned category, we are prompted to dispute and question its primary outcome—the automatic classification of a Filipino p