Topic 4: Rizal The Propagandist: Life and Works of Jose Rizal (Liferiz)
Topic 4: Rizal The Propagandist: Life and Works of Jose Rizal (Liferiz)
Topic 4: Rizal The Propagandist: Life and Works of Jose Rizal (Liferiz)
- Rizal was assisted by his brother Paciano and his uncle, Antonio Rivera
- This was the time Rizal started to use the name Jose Mercado
As Propagandist
- His other works and publications can be directly associated with his
being a propagandist.
- His conflict with Marcelo H. del Pilar led him to just go back to the
Philippines and form a La Liga Filipina.
Going back to Philippines (First)
- He should go back to Spain because he will be putting the life of his family
and friends in jeopardy if he will stay is in the Philippines. He can even fight
better for Philippines if he is outside the country.
Going back to Philippines (Second)
In Rizal’s political view, a conquered country like the Philippines should not be taken advantage of
but rather should be developed, civilized, educated and trained in the science of self-government.
He bitterly assailed and criticized in publications the apparent backwardness of the Spanish
ruler’s method of governing the country which resulted in:
2. the Spanish government’s requirement of forced labor and force military service upon the n
natives;
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Rizal’s Political Philosophy
4. the government ruling that any complaint against the authorities was criminal; and
5. Making the people ignorant, destitute and fanatic, thus discouraging the formation
of a national sentiment.
Rizal’s guiding political philosophy proved to be the study and application of reforms,
the extension of human rights, the training for self government and the arousing of
spirit of discontent over oppression, brutality, inhumanity, sensitiveness and self love.
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