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Psychology
The Blind Men and the Elephant: Attaining a Holistic Perspective
The famous parable of the blind men and their first encounter with an elephant explains the difference between a holistic perspective and a partial point of view. The parable has a number of Indian variations, but generally goes as follows:
Self-transcendence: Some Suggestions to Transcend One’s Limitations
Achieving transcendence is not to allow our self to be affected by our own self-imposed limitations and negative thoughts. Without constantly checking them, our thoughts may limit our perspective and faculties …
Filipino Moral Character: Pros and Cons
Filipino cultural morality, especially that which concerns social ethics, centers on ideally having a “smooth interpersonal relationship” (SIR) with others. The definition of “smooth interpersonal relationship” in Philippine culture is principally supported by and anchored on at least six basic Filipino values: the concepts of (1) ‘pakikisama,’ (2) ‘hiya,’ (3) ‘amor propio,’ (4) ‘utang na loob,’ (5) Filipino hospitality, and (6) respect for elders.
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Contemporary Issues
Ilang Dahilan ng Migrasyon sa Loob at Labas ng Pilipinas
Mula noong huling bahagi ng ika-20 na siglo, ang pagbangon ng globalisasyon ay nagpabago ng konsepto ng migrasyon. Ang mga pag-unlad sa mga sistema ng transportasyon, komunikasyon, at pananalapi ay nagpadali para sa mga tao na lumipat upang magtrabaho sa ibang bansa ngunit nakapagsusustento pa rin para sa kanilang naiwang pamilya sa pamamagitan ng pagpapadala ng kanilang mga kita sa kanilang sariling bansa.
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Philosophy