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SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY

1. TOPIC: DEFINING GENERAL CONCEPT OF SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY Nature of Social Philosophy Goals of Social Philosophy Filipino Concepts of Ideal Society (Jose P. Rizal, Carlos P. Romulo and Ferdinand E. Marcos)

2. DEFINING GENERAL CONCEPT OF SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY Objectives: To state the definitions of Social Philosophy from different philosophers; To explain the nature of Social Philosophy; To identify the goals of Social Philosophy; To describe the Filipino concepts of Ideal Society.

3. Introduction Social Philosophy is one of the main and important branches of Philosophy. Man is a social animal. The entire existence of every human being is sustained, nurtured, furthered and developed in all the aspects through the active cooperation of his fellow beings.

4. According to John Stuart Mackenzie, a British Philosopher, Social Philosophy seeks to explain the nature of society in the light of the principle of social solidarity. Social Philosophy aims at interpretation of society with reference to the norm of ‘social unity’. What is Social Philosophy? Frank W. Blackmar , American Sociologist, maintained that Social Philosophy is based upon the general facts of society. It makes general observations on the nature of society.

5. According to Morris Ginsberg, British Sociologist, ‘Social Philosophy aims at the formulation of the general principles of human behavior through speculation on social phenomena’. For Bertrand Russell, British philosopher, ‘Social Philosophy seeks the conditions in which all the constructive tendencies of man (such as love and sympathy). Social marriage and education can provide maximum possible opportunities to produce the people who can save the world from future catastrophe. What is Social Philosophy?

6. Discussion: Nature of Social Philosophy Social Philosophy is Normative. Social Philosophy is Evaluative. Social Philosophy is Speculative. Social Philosophy is Critical. Social Philosophy is Constructive. Social Philosophy Transcends the Conclusions of Other Sciences

7. Discussion: Nature of Social Philosophy Social Philosophy is Normative Social Philosophy concentrates its attention on the unity of mankind. Social Philosophy is concerned with what ought to be done to realize the norms involved in our social existence. Social philosophy studies the norms that are found in the society. It suggests the means to realize those norms through the social institutions such as family, education, the state etc.

8. Discussion: Nature of Social Philosophy Social Philosophy is Evaluative Social Philosophy evaluates the various means to realize common Good. Customs, traditions and various social institutions are means to achieve order, stability and harmony in the society. Social Philosophy tries to expose the drawbacks of social institutions and the social behavior of people. It sets the higher ideals for the guidance of conduct in human society.

9. Discussion: Nature of Social Philosophy Social Philosophy is Speculative Social Philosophy attempts to understand the patterns, changes and tendencies of societies. It explores philosophical questions about social issues, social behavior and social values. Social Philosophy is not based on empirical method. The ideals of Social Philosophy are a priori. They cannot be determined from our experiences.

10. Discussion: Nature of Social Philosophy Social Philosophy is Critical Social Philosophy criticizes the actual social existence in the light of common Good. It points out the shortfalls in the social phenomena. It tries to find out the logic of the postulates and the methods of social sciences. The Critical function of Social Philosophy consists in verifying the validity of approaches and methods.

11. Discussion: Nature of Social Philosophy Social Philosophy is Constructive The Constructive aspect of Social Philosophy studies the validity of the social ideals. Social Philosophy also seeks solutions to get rid of all defective tendencies operative in a social group. Social Philosophy not only points out the drawbacks in the social interactions but shows the measures to rectify them and thereby improves social conditions.

12. Discussion: Nature of Social Philosophy Social Philosophy Transcends the Conclusions of Other Sciences Emory S. Bogardus , American Sociologist, points out that Social Philosophy gives broad interpretation of human personality and society on the basis of the scientifically collected data on social phenomena. Social Philosophy transcends various conclusions (data) provided by other branches of knowledge. It is the study of the most fundamental and general laws of social behavior and social change.

13. Discussion: Goals of Social Philosophy To find out the basic laws which operate in the society and influence human relations. Its aim was to interpret society with reference to the essential social unity of mankind. Its aim consists in discovering the meaning of the actual mode of existence. To formulate rules for ideal social interaction.

14. Discussion: Filipino Concepts of Ideal Society

15. Jose Rizal To make the Philippines a true province of Spain. Ferdinand E. Marcos Dreamt of a New Society in which every Filipino could be free to fulfill their potential as human beings and no longer would Filipinos live in poverty, hunger, corruption, mass deception, and violence. Carlos P. Romulo Living in a world that is fair, secure, and peaceful. A firm believer in interstate cooperation based on sovereign equality.

16. Conclusion: “Social philosophy studies the interactions and inter-relations that exist among men and their groups”. Social Philosophy is Normative, Evaluative, Speculative, Critical, Constructive and it Transcends the Conclusions of Other Sciences. Social Philosophy studies the interrelation of social organizations and the relation of individual to these organizations. It studies the structure and functions of social systems and investigates into their philosophical implications. Social Philosophy tries to meet all the requirements to maintain social solidarity. It views the entire mankind as one family which has a unique kind of fraternity and commitment.

17. Implication: We need to study Social Philosophy because it gives us deeper understanding of everything about social cohesion, social progress, social change and social disintegration. Also, it tells us why people behave the way they do for it studies the interrelation of social organizations and the relation of individual to these organizations. Moreover, it can be of great use by the government to govern the state effectively for it can be the basis for laws, rules and regulations of a particular country. Lastly, it may serve as an instrument to achieved utopia just like what the ideals express by Rizal, Marcos and Romulo.

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