Abstract

This paper is a study on how a female professor of philosophy became a leading figure in the development of Filipino philosophy. Emerita Quito, of De La Salle University, is probably the greatest philosopher in contemporary Philippines. This paper contains the following substantive parts: 1) her theoretical and praxiological foundation; 2) her reflective thoughts on Filipino philosophy; 3) her method of philosophizing; 4) her praxiology; and 5) her views about the Philippine society. This paper concludes with a discussion on how her thoughts impacted Filipino philosophy.