The Evolutionary Development of Philippine Nationalism

[Lorenzo]

The following research is the culmination of my semester's independent study with Professor Guo Wu in the tracing of the development of Philippine Nationalism prior to the advent of the Philippine Revolution in the 19th century. I would like to truly dedicate this research paper to my father who so influenced my love of history, and secondly would dedicate it to the life and works of Dr. Jose P Rizal, who's writings in La Solidaridad and whose literary masterpieces such as El Filibusterismo and Noli Me Tangere have infused in me the nature of what true and pure Philippine nationalism was prior to the advent of the demoralization of the Philippine-American War, prior to the subsequent 'Neo-nationalism' of the mid 20th century. The moral and evolutionary fiber of the Filipino is indeed pure, whose mastery in mastering Hispanization was beyond the expectations of the Spanish delegation and even unto the Royal Cortes in Madrid. The unsurmountable and indomitable spirit of human equality, confraternity, liberty and national consciousness is truly a majestic phenomenon. From a feudal barbaric state---to the present---the pinnacle of Hispano-Romano-Greco culture infused into the psyche of an Asiatic state. Philippine nationalism eternalizes the Philippine confraternity with pure Western thought. As the Spanish Empire was part of the Roman Empire--and declared unto the world itself the heir-apparent of Roman-Greco cultural light, so too is the Philippines eternally linked to that confraternity. As a former colony, as one who completely manifested itself vis-a-vis the Pax Hispanica Epoch as a reproduction of Spain--the Philippines too shares the glory of Roman-Greco cultural light.

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The Evolutionary Development of Philippine Nationalism:
The Role of Pax Hispanica in Filipino National Identity, and the Spanish Response  

Written by: A. Lorenzo Salvo Salise Lucino Jr.

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[Lorenzo]

Feel free to give comments, remarks, or even  debate

Enjoy, fellow readers.

[Lorenzo]

Anyone have comments? This is also open to debate, if I made a mistake or err on the said subject, please bring it up and offer a refute. I'd like to hear from the Filipino point of view.

This paper is going to be published on the Journal of American History this semester, and before it does, which will occur by end of April 2008, I'd like to get comments and corrections before I have it finalized and ready.

Your views and comments are of the utmost importance to me.

[Lorenzo]

Remark: This article has been approved for publishing, it will be sent to the Journal of American History for review and editing by the end of April.

I will post a link as soon as it is printed.

Thank you all for reading and thank you to those who sent me PMs on their views on it.
Well appreciated.

Yours,
Bran Lorenzo

[Lorenzo]

Ladies and gentlemn,

There is over 2,800 views in this thread.

Let us discuss about this!

This is a published article in the Allegheny College Journal on History, btw.

Shall we discuss?

I'd love to hear other's points of views on the matter. And on Filipino/Philippine National Discourse.

[neriocloma]

As i was searching for papers about nationalism of Filipinos, i found yours. I would really love to see you add more to your materials those covered until up to the present times, covering the former presidents and other nationalist. We have to reestablish this passion about nationalism to the young generation because if we won't then we will really lose our heritage and thus lost in our identity. Thank you and God bless.

[Lorenzo]

Thank you nerio,

This was an independent study journal report that was published in my college history booklet; the purpose of the study was to analyze the evolutionary character, however, from my research time, i realize that there are more interesting points worthy to be researched. Per se: classical nationalism vs neo-nationalism etc,..

Perhaps when I have time i can address your points. Thanks for taking the time to read.

Regards,
Lorenzo L.