The Indolence of the Filipino by José Rizal

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Author Rizal, José, 1861-1896
Translator Derbyshire, Charles E.
Title The Indolence of the Filipino
Note Reading ease score: 47.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Prepared by Jeroen Hellingman
Summary "The Indolence of the Filipino" by José Rizal is a critical essay written in the late 19th century, specifically during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. As an impactful work of political and social commentary, it addresses the stereotype of Filipino indolence, arguing that this perceived laziness is a reflection of the oppressive conditions under colonial rule, rather than a natural trait of the Filipino people. Rizal's essay serves both as a defense of his countrymen and an indictment of colonial policies that stifled their potential. In this work, Rizal meticulously analyzes the historical and social factors contributing to the islands' economic stagnation and the resulting attitudes towards work among Filipinos. He highlights how environmental conditions, such as the tropical climate, along with the abuses of the colonial government and the oppressive social hierarchies, exacerbated a cycle of indolence rather than instigating it. Rizal argues that the indolence attributed to Filipinos arose from years of misgovernment, loss of hope, and a lack of self-esteem, rather than a lack of capability or ambition. Through a series of well-researched observations, he asserts that freeing the Filipino people from their colonial constraints could remedy the situation and enable them to reclaim productivity and dignity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
LoC Class HN: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems
Subject Philippines -- Social conditions
Category Text
EBook-No. 6885
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 30, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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