Abstract
Fr. Angel de Blas, OP was a philosopher, an administrator and a pioneer in psychology in the Philippines. As a philosopher, his tenacious search for metaphysical truths and affinity to logic enabled him to engage in discourses in a wide range of topics. His tenure as Rector of Colegio de San Juan de Letran and University of Santo Tomas was marked by expansions in both physical and curricular structures. Fr. de Blas was a pioneer in Philippine psychology, established the first experimental psychology laboratory in the Philippines, published the textbook in experimental psychology in the country, and initiated to offer the first Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology degree at the University of Santo Tomas. An enlightened educator and psychologist, Fr. de Blas’ teachings and writings reflect his philosophical maturity resulting from a constant life of introspection and extensive reading of great authors. He was a restless pioneer constantly looking for new vistas without forgetting the old.
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