This document discusses how Filipino pocket books can shape reality according to Paul Ricoeur's theory of fiction. Ricoeur argues that fiction has a productive role in shaping reality through language and imagination. Specifically, Filipino pocket books use the Filipino language and genres like romance and comedy to produce knowledge that shapes Filipino cultural realities. For example, one romance book promotes women's empowerment by having the protagonist pursue self-development over love. While entertaining, these pocket books can thus meaningfully contribute to readers' understanding of themselves and their world.
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This paper aims to explore the significance of Filipino pocket books in relation to shaping realities of Filipinos. This is proven through describing the value of fiction through Paul Ricoeur and other sources that supports the value of fiction in building the self and shaping reality. This is particularly vital for Filipinos in evaluating local pocketbooks as merely for entertainment or something that could contribute to the intellect and the self.
This document discusses how Filipino pocket books can shape reality according to Paul Ricoeur's theory of fiction. Ricoeur argues that fiction has a productive role in shaping reality throug…