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The "strong criticism" of science and the implication to science education

In this article we discuss some issues from what can be termed vaguely postmodernists tendencies in philosophy and social history, trying to establish some implications from these positions for Science Education. Although problematic aspects exist in their assumptions, we think they may contribute to our understanding of science and help us to prepare more responsible citizens.

postmodernism; Criticism to Science; sociology of science; Science Education


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