Political Philosophy and Ultimate Happiness Rizal Essay

Functions of the Ruling Officer * evoke interest and benefit of the people * For the benefit of the governed * Protection of the inhabitants * Administration of justice * Advancement of the corporal, economical, social and heathen well- being of the people * Preservation of the state from danger (internal & external) Ideal Qualities of Governing Politician * Shall have the brains and mogul * Political maturity * Experience In order to govern people he does not cheat or understand, he ought to possess the talent of a genius and extraordinary knowledge. * Jose Rizal.The government who fulfils the satisfaction of gay expectation is good. The Government that DOES NOT serve the needs of the people but governs to protect the interest and welf be of a few at the expense of piecey is not good. * Zulueta Government is the monopoly of legitimate use of physical power * Max Weber * The government is committed to promote * general welfare, * morals, * intelligence, * social justice * eventual(prenominal) happiness Rizal on the Family * Family- the basic and oldest social institution, a very important factor in mold the character of a child. Family determines * Childs social class.* Religious orientation * Language * Upbringing of the children Children are Expected to be * Loyal * Obedient Parents Legacies to children * Rectitude of judgement * Generosity of rights * Steadfastness in calamity The greatest honour that a son can pay his parents is integrity and a good name. Rizal on Livelihood * Rizal vehemently objected Carl Marxs Communist ideology. * He regarded livelihood as the governments central points to alleviate poverty Communism * ideology referring to the equal distribution of riches. * The government scoops up all the wealth and distributes them evenly or as needed.Means of having a viable livelihood program * Equal grease ownership * Regulation of capital * Government buys from landlords and place it on workers Regulation of Capital was essent ial to conflict the ill effects of capitalism. Each persons wealth is based on his own personalised production. Rizal on judge Justice is a constant and perpetual will to allot to every man what he is due. Twin ideals of Justice System * Swiftness- occurrence of a speedy trial * Fairness- justice itself Justice delayed is justice denied. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty and property without due mold of law.