Pub Date : 2025-10-21DOI: 10.63931/ijchr.v7isi3.301
Riza Lacerna
Florante at Laura, the magnum opus of Francisco Balagtas, remains a cornerstone of Philippine literature, embodying the richness of language, values, and cultural heritage. Prescribed by the Department of Education as a Grade 8 core text, this 19th-century metrical romance continues to shape students’ appreciation of classical works. This study aims to deepen learners’ understanding of Florante at Laura by uncovering the connotative meanings within its verses. Beyond literal interpretation, it employs Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to analyze selected chapters, stanzas, and lines, revealing symbolism, emotions, and cultural references often overlooked in traditional readings. Through AI-enhanced linguistic and semantic analysis, the research identifies nuanced interpretations such as implicit social commentaries, allegorical depictions of justice and morality, and subtle portrayals of love and patriotism—hallmarks of Balagtas’ artistry. This approach not only supports teachers in delivering more engaging lessons but also enables students to recognize the historical and socio-political undertones that influenced the text. By merging classical literary study with modern technology, the study makes Florante at Laura more accessible and relevant to contemporary learners. Ultimately, findings highlight the potential of AI in enriching literature education, enhancing interpretive skills, and fostering cultural literacy. By unveiling hidden connotative layers, the study reaffirms the poem’s enduring significance as a reflection of Filipino identity, struggles, and ideals, bridging the past with the present in meaningful ways.
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This article sheds light on an important aspect of Polish and European history of thought; namely, how ideas of the humanist movement that were born in Renaissance Florence spread to western and central Europe, being adopted at various universities north of the Alps. The specific notion of human dignity in Polish Renaissance philosophy influenced ideas of tolerance and enriched the political and philosophical debate in Poland. Jan of Trzciana, Arudinensis, (I will use his Latin name in the article), philosophy professor at the Academy of Kraków wrote a treatise on human nature and dignity, De Natura Ac Dignitate Hominis (1554). The article will unfold Arudinensis’ sources of influence Antient, Medieval and Renaissance, and will try to establish a connection to the later and contemporary discussion concerning foundation of human rights where the concept of dignity plays the crucial role.
本文揭示了波兰和欧洲思想史的一个重要方面;也就是说,诞生于文艺复兴时期佛罗伦萨的人文主义运动的思想如何传播到西欧和中欧,并被阿尔卑斯山以北的各种大学所采用。波兰文艺复兴时期哲学中人类尊严的具体概念影响了宽容的思想,丰富了波兰的政治和哲学辩论。Arudinensis的Jan of Trzciana,(我将在文章中使用他的拉丁名字),Kraków学院的哲学教授,写了关于人性和尊严的专著《De Natura Ac Dignitate Hominis》(1554)。本文将揭示阿鲁丁学派在古代、中世纪和文艺复兴时期的影响来源,并试图与后来和当代关于人权基础的讨论建立联系,其中尊严概念起着至关重要的作用。
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