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A Nation Aborted: A Review of Floro Quibuyen's Book on Rizal and Philippine Nationalism
Floro Quibuyen's book A Nation Aborted: Rizal, American Hegemony, and Philippine Nationalism is a revision of his doctoral dissertation at the University of Hawaii. It is a work of historical scholarship that aims to recover the lost history and vision of Philippine nationalism as embodied by Jose Rizal, the national hero. Quibuyen argues that Rizal's moral vision of the nation was appreciated by his contemporaries in the Propaganda Movement and the Katipunan, and resonated with the revolutionary spirit of 1896. However, this vision was aborted by the American colonial intervention, which co-opted and distorted the meaning of Rizal and his project.
Quibuyen traces the trajectory of Philippine nationalism from its inception in the late 19th century to its deformation and co-optation by US imperialism in the early 20th century. He analyzes the rise and fall of Rizal as a symbol of national liberation and identity, and how his image was manipulated by different political forces to serve their interests. He also examines the various interpretations of Rizal's writings and actions, and how they reflect the changing historical contexts and ideological orientations of their readers. He challenges some of the dominant views on Rizal, such as his alleged reformism, his supposed irrelevance to the revolution, his purported collaboration with the Americans, and his alleged endorsement of assimilation.
Quibuyen's book is not only a historical study, but also a philosophical reflection on the meaning and relevance of Rizal's lifework in today's world. He argues that Rizal's moral vision of the nation is still pertinent and urgent in an era of global crises, such as ecological destruction, social injustice, cultural homogenization, and political violence. He asserts that Rizal's nationalism was not based on ethnic chauvinism or territorial exclusivism, but on universal humanism and cosmopolitanism. He contends that Rizal's nationalism was not a mere reaction to colonial oppression, but a proactive affirmation of human dignity and freedom. He maintains that Rizal's nationalism was not a passive acceptance of fate, but a creative expression of agency and responsibility.
Quibuyen's book is a valuable contribution to Philippine historiography and Rizal studies. It is a well-researched and well-written work that offers a fresh and critical perspective on one of the most important figures in Philippine history. It is also a provocative and inspiring work that invites its readers to reread Rizal, rethink his project, and revision Philippine nationalism.
References:
Quibuyen, Floro C. A Nation Aborted: Rizal, American Hegemony, and Philippine Nationalism. Rev. 2nd ed. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press, 2008.
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