A Discourse
on
Nationalism
Examining the history of the Rizal La
its passage and its trials
,Intended Learning Outcomes
• Explain the history of the Rizal Law and its
provisions.
• Critically assess the effectiveness of the Life and
Works of Rizal.
• Define the term “nationalism.”
• Evaluate Recto’s idea of nationalism
, Claro M. Recto: Background and
Nationalism
• Claro Mayo Recto is known for his ardent Nationalist idea
towards the country
• “Not Anti-American but Pro-Filipino”:
• He pursues a concept of Nationalism that is anchored on
independence that is “mature, persevering, and militant”
• This was brought by the idea that there is a need to free ourselves
from American colonial policy
• In another aspect, he is a staunch criticism of several presidents.
• Nationalism means to criticism is a sign that we are learning from
the past