Abstract

The philosophy of a Filipina in the academe is often equated with the name Emerita S. Quito. However, the purpose of this study is to shed light on the important aspects in Sr. Mary John Mananzan's philosophy, whose works generally made a wide contribution in the said field. Aside from her intellectual biography, the paper also surveys the following points in order to attain the purpose of the study: 1) her theoretical and praxiological foundation, 2) her reflective thoughts in philosophy, 3) her discourse about the Filipino philosophy, 4) her method in philosophizing, 5) her praxeology, and 6) her view on the Philippine society. The end of this paper concludes with the implications of these aspects in the Filipino philosophy.