2. HIGHLIGHTS OF FILIPINO CULTURES
-Filipinos take pride in their families- Filipinos are known for
having strong and close family ties. They place high regard
and put importance on their family before anything else.
-Filipinos are very religious.
-Filipinos are very firm believers of God.
-Filipinos are very respectful - Respect is a very important
part of Filipino culture. We show respect to our elders,
parents, grandparents, older siblings, relatives, friends.
-Filipinos are very resilient – Filipinos always manage to rise
above the challenge.
4. STRENGTH OF THE FILIPINO MORAL CHARACTER
1.Pakikipagkapwa tao- refers to the value of relating to others
as equals and treating them with respect, empathy, and
compassion.
2.Hard work and industry- Filipinos have the capacity for hard
work given proper conditions. The desire to raise one’s
standard of living and to posses the essentials of a decent life
for one’s family, combined with the right opportunities and
incentives, makes the Filipino work very hard.
3. Faith and religiosity – Have deep faith in God.
5. 4. Flexibility and adaptability – we can easily adapt to a new
environment. Adjust to whatever happens even in unplanned
or anticipated events.
5.Family Orientation – Source of personal identity, emotional
and material support and One’s main commitment and
responsibility.
6. Honor and respect – Pagmamano” is a Filipino gesture
often done by young people to the elders as a sign of respect.
7.Generosity – Filipinos are naturally helpful and generous
people. They give as much as they can and extend help to
family members — and even strangers — when needed.
6. Weaknesses of the Filipino Moral Character
1.Colonial mentality- Colonial mentality is a form of
internalized oppression and perception of ethnic or cultural
inferiority (David and Okazaki).
2.Overly emotional- Filipinos are very emotionally expressive
– as certified by tabulations of the frequency of emotional
terms on social-media.
3. Arrogant- Filipinos are arrogant because of their own
success, will not accept losing face, particularly in the
crowd.They don’t like the idea of being defeated.
7. 4. Kanya-kanya syndrome – Filipinos have a selfish, self-
serving attitude that generates a feeling of envy and
competitiveness towards others.
5.Lack of initiative – Filipinos are generally passive and
lacking in initiativ.
6.Extreme family centeredness- While concern for the family
is one of the Filipino’s greatest strengths, in the extreme it
becomes a serious flaw.
7. Lack discipline – A casual attitude toward time and space
manifested in lack of precision and compulsiveness, poor
time management and procrastination.
8. UNIVERSAL VALUES
What is universal value?
-A value is a universal value if it has the same value or worth
for all, or almost all, people. Spheres of human value
encompass morality, aesthetic preference, traits, human
endeavour, and social order.
Why there are universal value?
-These values often serve as the foundation for moral and
ethical judgements, helping individuals differentiate between
right and wrong, good and bad.
9. Importance of Universal Values
-These values are not only necessary for being good human
beings, but also to have a better and more positive working
environment with motivating and supportive relations.
-Every society needs to be bound together by common values,
so that its members know what to expect of each other, and
have some shared principles by which to manage their
differences without resorting to violence.
10. CONCEPT OF UNIVERSAL VALUES
1. Power- Social status and dominance over people
2. Achievement- personal success according to social
standard
3. Self direction- independent thought and action
4.Tradition – respect and acceptance of the customs,
tradition and culture of every region
5. Security – safety for society, self, relationships and for the
self.
12. MORAL CHARACTER AS DISPOSITION
- Moral character can be conceptualized as an individual’s
disposition to think, feel, and behave in an ethical versus
unethical manner, or as the subset of individual differences
relevant to morality.
-Moral character is formed or developed by one’s actions. The
habits, actions, and emotional responses of a person of good
character are all united and directed toward the moral and
the good.
13. For example
-an honest person is disposed to telling the truth when asked.
-A person of good moral character helps those who need help
-good example to other people
-Respect the property of others.
THE BENEFITS OF A PERSON WITH GOOD MORAL
CHARACTER
-Find both happiness and success in their life and are clear
about their goals. Moreover, people with strong moral
character are able to gain the trust of others and their
relationships are based on transparency, honesty and mutual
respect
14. Tripartite model for understanding moral character with the
idea that there are motivational, ability, and identity
elements.
■ 1. The motivational element is the consideration of others-
referring to a disposition toward considering the needs and
interests of others, and how one’s own actions affect other
people.
■ 2. The ability element is self-regulation— referring to a
disposition toward regulating one’s behavior effectively,
specifically with reference to behaviors that have positive
short-term consequences but negative long-term
consequences for oneself or others.
■ 3. The identity element is moral identity—referring to a
disposition toward valuing morality and wanting to view
oneself as a moral person.
15. How it is developed?
(character studies of Nelson Mandela and
Adolf Hitler)
Adolf Hitler and Nelson Mandela are vastly different
men, however in many ways through out their lives
they both held a huge influence over their
countrymen, the politics of their country and
inevitably they both shaped the course of history for
better or worse. Their fight, was not won without a
struggle, but was helped by their masterful
oratorical skills and the willingness of their followers
16. ■ Who is Nelson Madela?
-Madela is considered the father of Modern South Africa. He
was instrumental in tearing down the oppressive government
and installing democracy.Mandela received the Nobel Peace
Prize in 1993 for peacefully destroying the Apartheid regime
and laying the foundation for democracy.
17. CHARACTER STUDY OF NELSON MADELA
■ The aspects of Madela’s personality that feature
prominently include his bravery, determination, humility,
goodness, peace, and tactical skills.Some of Nelson
Mandela’s character traits were those of love, selflessness,
forgiveness, tolerance, compassion, fairness, humility, a
yearning for justice as well as one of being a champion of
human rights.
18. ■ Who is Adolf Hitler?
-Hitler was agreat historical importance—a term that
does not imply a positive judgment—because his
actions changed the course of the world. He was
responsible for starting World War II, which resulted in
the deaths of more than 50 million people. It also led to
the extension of the Soviet Union’s power in eastern,
central, and Balkan Europe, enabled a communist
movement to eventually achieve control in China, and
marked the decisive shift of power away from western
Europe and toward the United States and the Soviet
Union.
19.
20. CHARACTER STUDY OF ADOLF HITLER
■ Hitler’s typical personality traits were impulsive,
egocentric, cold, aggressive, un-empathic, and
tough-minded.Hitler’s nature which discloses
that such characteristics are significatives of an
eminent level of Psychoticism.
22. Level 1- Preconventional Morality
Preconventional morality is the first stage of moral
development and lasts until approximately age 9.
At the preconventional level, children don’t have a personal
code of morality. Instead, moral decisions are shaped by the
standards of adults and the consequences of following or
breaking their rule.
23. Stage 1. Obedience and Punishment Orientation. The
child/individual is good to avoid being punished. If a
person is punished, they must have done wrong.
Stage 2. Individualism and Exchange. At this stage,
children recognize that there is not just one right view
that is handed down by the authorities. Different
individuals have different viewpoints.
24. Level 2 - Conventional morality
Conventional morality is the second stage of moral
development, and is characterized by an acceptance of social
rules concerning right and wrong.
At the conventional level (most adolescents and adults), we
begin to internalize the moral standards of valued adult role
models.
25. Stage 3. Good Interpersonal Relationships. The child/individual is
good in order to be seen as being a good person by others.
Therefore, answers relate to the approval of others.
Stage 4. Maintaining the Social Order. The child/individual
becomes aware of the wider rules of society, so judgments
concern obeying the rules to uphold the law and avoid guilt.
26. Level 3 - Postconventional Morality
Post conventional morality is the third stage of moral
development and is characterized by an individual’s
understanding of universal ethical principles.
Individual judgment is based on self-chosen principles, and
moral reasoning is based on individual rights and justice.
27. Stage 5. Social Contract and Individual Rights. The
child/individual becomes aware that while rules/laws
might exist for the good of the greatest number, there are
times when they will work against the interest of
particular individuals.
Stage 6. Universal Principles. People at this stage have
developed their own set of moral guidelines, which may
or may not fit the law. The principles apply to everyone.
