FILIPINO PHILOSOPHY BLOG #3
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...