Friars and Filipinos
José Rizal
Friars and Filipinos is a critical and satirical essay in which José Rizal examines the deep-rooted influence of the Spanish colonial friars on Philippine society and governance. Written in response to an article by a Spanish writer, Rizal systematically critiques the hypocrisy, greed, and abuses of power committed by the religious orders, exposing how they manipulated both faith and politics to maintain control over the Filipino people. He contrasts their corruption with the dignity, intelligence, and potential of the Filipino native, advocating for justice, reform, and national consciousness. With clarity and passion, Rizal calls for an end to clerical dominance and the recognition of Filipino rights. This essay stands as a powerful indictment of colonial oppression and a vital piece of the intellectual foundation for Philippine nationalism.
Duration - 8h 25m.
Author - Jose Rizal.
Narrator - Finian Silverwood.
Published Date - Tuesday, 21 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Interactive Media ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Friars and Filipinos is a critical and satirical essay in which José Rizal examines the deep-rooted influence of the Spanish colonial friars on Philippine society and governance. Written in response to an article by a Spanish writer, Rizal systematically critiques the hypocrisy, greed, and abuses of power committed by the religious orders, exposing how they manipulated both faith and politics to maintain control over the Filipino people. He contrasts their corruption with the dignity, intelligence, and potential of the Filipino native, advocating for justice, reform, and national consciousness. With clarity and passion, Rizal calls for an end to clerical dominance and the recognition of Filipino rights. This essay stands as a powerful indictment of colonial oppression and a vital piece of the intellectual foundation for Philippine nationalism. Duration - 8h 25m. Author - Jose Rizal. Narrator - Finian Silverwood. Published Date - Tuesday, 21 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Interactive Media ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:20:21
Chapter 2
Duration:00:20:19
Chapter 3
Duration:00:20:41
Chapter 4
Duration:00:20:43
Chapter 5
Duration:00:19:43
Chapter 6
Duration:00:19:48
Chapter 7
Duration:00:19:50
Chapter 8
Duration:00:20:08
Chapter 9
Duration:00:20:22
Chapter 10
Duration:00:20:42
Chapter 11
Duration:00:20:44
Chapter 12
Duration:00:20:26
Chapter 13
Duration:00:20:23
Chapter 14
Duration:00:20:16
Chapter 15
Duration:00:20:48
Chapter 16
Duration:00:20:30
Chapter 17
Duration:00:20:12
Chapter 18
Duration:00:20:50
Chapter 19
Duration:00:20:43
Chapter 20
Duration:00:20:11
Chapter 21
Duration:00:21:02
Chapter 22
Duration:00:19:41
Chapter 23
Duration:00:20:49
Chapter 24
Duration:00:20:27
Chapter 25
Duration:00:15:34