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Jose P. Laurel and Rizal's Nationalism Insights

The nationalist discussed is Jose P. Laurel Sr. His concept of assertive nationalism believed that in order to develop national integrity and spirit, the Philippines needed to establish assertive nationalism and attain economic independence through nationalist economic policies to promote industrialization and democratization. This would allow the country to gain political power through economic power. The key factors that influenced Jose Rizal's growing nationalism were experiencing oppression under Spanish colonial rule which made him witness abuse and injustice, and his writings which helped spread Philippine nationalism by igniting patriotism in his countrymen. His mother also played a role by stimulating his intellectual curiosity. Rizal's work "A La Juventud Filipina" addressed Fil

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Jose P. Laurel and Rizal's Nationalism Insights

The nationalist discussed is Jose P. Laurel Sr. His concept of assertive nationalism believed that in order to develop national integrity and spirit, the Philippines needed to establish assertive nationalism and attain economic independence through nationalist economic policies to promote industrialization and democratization. This would allow the country to gain political power through economic power. The key factors that influenced Jose Rizal's growing nationalism were experiencing oppression under Spanish colonial rule which made him witness abuse and injustice, and his writings which helped spread Philippine nationalism by igniting patriotism in his countrymen. His mother also played a role by stimulating his intellectual curiosity. Rizal's work "A La Juventud Filipina" addressed Fil

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1. Choose one nationalist and discuss his concept of nationalism.

For me, the meaning of nationalism emphasizes the shared identity, culture,

and history of a country. It also promotes a sense of unity or love for the country.

The nationalist that I chose is Jose P. Laurel, Sr. His concept of nationalism is called

assertive nationalism. In this concept, he believed that in order to develop a feeling

of national integrity and a national spirit that would inspire every Filipino to fight for

their rights and liberties and defend them once they were attained, they needed to

establish and practice assertive nationalism. Also, his concept tackled the idea that

in order to assert power, one must attain economic independence by adopting

nationalist policies that would help promote industrialization and democratization of

the economy. In summary, economic power is the key to having political power.

2. What are the factors that greatly influenced the mind of the young Jose

Rizal? How did these shaped his growing nationalism?

Jose Rizal, the Philippines national hero, rose to prominence as an inspiration

whose beliefs and deeds helped spread the flames of Philippine nationalism. The

factors that greatly influence the young mind of Jose Rizal are that they live under

the oppression of Spanish colonialism, where he witnessed the social injustices and

abuses suffered by his countrymen. Through these experiences, he ignited the

hearts and minds of his fellow Filipinos to fight for nationalism. Also, his writings
and literacy, like El Filibusterismo, Noli me Tangere, A la Juventud Filipina, and

many more, were his way of fighting. With the use of pen and paper, his writings

acted as a spark to bring Filipino people together and to raise national

consciousness.

Jose Rizal's mother played an important role in shaping his nationalism.

Teodora Alonso Realonda stimulated his intellectual curiosity and gave him the tools

he needed to succeed academically. As he defined her, “a woman of more than

ordinary culture," which means she possessed good character and redefined

culture.

3. Read and analyze Rizal's work, "A La Juventud Filipina" (Sa Kabataang

Pilipino) using the 6Cs of historical analysis.

The 6 C's of historical analysis are citation,content,context,communication,

connector, and conclusion. Jose Rizal wrote “La Juventud Filipina” at the age of 18.

He wrote this at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila as a literary contest piece.

This poem recognizes Filipino youth as capable of bringing change and progress to

the country. It encourages them to believe that they have the potential to do great

things and to fill their young minds with genius ideas. Rizal was 18 when he wrote

this poem. They are under the oppression of Spanish colonialism, where they are

mistreated and suffer social injustices. Jose Rizal addressed the poem to the Filipino

youth, saying that the journey of the youth's intellectual greatness is within

ourselves to make change in the world. One of the lines that struck me the most is
"Itaas ang inyong malinis na noo sa Araw na ito kabataang Pilipino," which says

that being Filipino is something that one should be proud of because it is the

identity of a person and it is something that makes an individual who they are

today, also the youth is the future of the country. Jose Rizal portrays that Filipino

youth should attain their maximum potential by using their skills and talents for the

growth of their country. It inspires the youth to liberate Filipinos from ignorance and

embrace freedom.

References:

● Eagan Albert, A. (2015, November 26). A La Juventud Filipina (Analysis). The

Good Guy’s Ideas.

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