Abstract: Human dignity is the central plank of modern moral & political philosophy. However, it’s always invoked & contested as right or value that imposes overarching obligation on public authority. Catholic Church said it originated from God & is of God. But, it’s sad that Filipinos aren’t good in valuing their dignity. A survey 5 years ago on corruption showed that “lack of human dignity” is 1st in rank which represents about 85% of respondents.
This study determines if Filipinos are still capable of living in dignity amidst temptations.
It aims to answer the following:
1. What is the philosophical idea of dignity of a person;
2. What Filipino experiences relate to human dignity;
3. What are the reflective arguments on human person;
4. How can reflective analysis on dignity be based on Filipino's experiences; &
5. How can Filipinos be dignified persons?
It showed that respondents believe that if call to human dignity will be taken seriously, people will realize that clean living is still possible despite many temptations. Poverty isn’t a hindrance to live decently & peacefully.
Keywords: Corruption, Human Dignity, Poverty, Public Authority, Reflective Analysis.
Title: THE FILIPINO TRANSFORMING TOWARDS A DIGNIFIED PERSON: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS
Author: GARY A. GARAY, HERMINIGILDO VILLASOTO
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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