THE THEORY OF NATIONALISM

1. The
Theory of Nationalism
by:
Dr. Jose Rizal

2. What is nationalism for you?
NATIONALISM is a set of systems that promotes the interest of
nation aiming to achieve and maintain self governance or total
sovereignty.
It's important to maintain and develop national identity in culture,
language, race, territory and religion to preserve them.
It is being molded from families, community and native land.

3. Rizal was one of the elites "Ilustrado" who demanded changes in the
Philippine government during the Spanish colonization.
Filipinization in churches and equal rights "Equality" were among the
request made by Rizal to the Spanish government.
He was able to acquire his education from Spanish school, allowing him
to nurture his skill and talents and emphasized the importance of the
Tagalog language.
Rizal's writings made a huge impact on the minds of the native who
wished to break free from the abuses of the Spaniards.
The dilemma that Rizal faced was depicted in his two famous
novels, the Noli and El Fili.
FACTORSINTHEEARLYDEVELOPMENTOF
RIZAL'S NATIONALISM

4. The most prominent Ilustrados were
Graciano López Jaena, Marcelo H. del
Pilar, Mariano Ponce, Antonio Luna
and José Rizal

5. The Nation As A Project
Rizal imagined and
planned for a nation of
the Filipinos in his
writings.
Bonifacio intensified
the fire of nationalism
and help to build the
nation.
Aguinaldo made this
nation as a reality.

6. Believed in the need for
radical reforms in the
government, priesthood
and administrative justice
system.
Felt the need for
necessary evil.
Elias
In Noli Me Tangere
"VOICE OF THE HUNTED"
The dilemmas of Rizal
Did not agree with the
reforms.
Ibarra
"ELIAS STORY"
Saw the need for an
armed struggle and
resistance against the
opposing forces.
Disagreed and believe
that education was the
key to make the people
liberated.
Elias
Ibarra
"CHASE ON THE LAKE"
Finally believed in
reforms.
Became a filibuster,
initiating a revolution
Elias
Ibarra

7. Nationalism usually springs from the
consciousness of a national identity of being one
people. It is that all pervading spirit that binds
together men of diverse castes and creeds,
clans and colors, and unites them into one
people, one family, one nation with common
aspirations and ideas (Anderson, 1983)
Philippine Nationalism

8. The abuse of the Spanish people
Opening international trade
Influence of liberal thoughts in the Philippines
Revolution in Cavite
Death of GOMBURZA
Rise of the middle class
Secularization Movement
Most of all the Death of Jose Rizal
THINGS BUILT UP NATIONALISM IN THE FILIPINOS:

9. Rizal's Nationalism
as traced by its cultural roots
THE PEOPLE
COMMON TRAITS
HOSPITALITY
CLOSE FAMILY TIES
RESPECT FOR ELDERS
SENSE OF PAKIKISAMA
LOYALTY
JEALOUSY
FATALISTIC

10. SALAMAT PO!!!