A inserção de Charles Darwin no fluxo sanguíneo da ciência: um estudo de caso com base na sociologia da ciência latouriana

João Pedro Ocanha Krizek

doi:10.53727/rbhc.v18i1.1078

Authors

João Pedro Ocanha Krizek Universidade Federal do ABC https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5084-715X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53727/rbhc.v18i1.1078

Keywords:

sociology of science, history of science, contextual approach, science education

Abstract

Distorted views of the Nature of Science, which portray scientists as peculiar, neutral, and isolated geniuses, largely justify both the failure of adequate science education and the rejection of science by many students. Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882) is an example of this representation, and the present article aims to deconstruct it. To contribute elements to foster teaching and learning processes that align more closely with a realistic approach to the Nature of Science, Latourian sociology of science was employed to analyze Darwin’s insertion into the science’s blood flow, drawing on primary and secondary historical sources. The results show that Darwin established multifaceted connections with a variety of actors. They also highlight the interrelations and interdependence between different circuits that permeated Darwin’s trajectory – circuits that involved not only scientific fields such as zoology and botany but also seemingly distant areas like religion, politics, and culture. By adopting the Latourian perspective on the joint action of humans and non-humans, this research provides material that can enrich studies in science education and teacher training.

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