Article © 2021 The Author and the Philosophical Association of the Philippines https://suri.pap73.org/issue13/davatos_suri_april2021.pdf SURI, 9:1 (2021), 116-131 Filipino Philosophy: Towards a Nationalistic View 1 Ian Anthony Davatos Palawan State University, Puerto Princesa Abstract: In this paper, I propose a nationalistic view of Filipino philosophy whose main contention is to set aside questions regarding definition and criteria for Filipino philosophy, and start doing philosophy in the country that is worth bothering for the Filipino people. In line with that, I first elucidate the nationalistic view by situating it within the debate surrounding the nature of Filipino philosophy. Then, I propose the main line of research by which the nationalistic view can be developed. Finally, I conclude by highlighting the reasons that make this view one of the most fruitful directions that Filipino philosophers may take. Keywords: Filipino philosophy, nationalism, cultural identity, value of philosophy 1 This essay won 3 rd Place in the Don Isabelo de los Reyes Essay Writing Contest, with the theme “New Directions in Filipino Philosophy,” sponsored by the Philosophical Association of the Philippine in 2018.