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(1989) Synthese 80 (1).
School science education is currently the subject of much debate. Historians and philosophers of science should play a role in this debate. Since the late nineteenth century there has been a persistent, if minor, tradition arguing for the incorporation of historical and philosophical dimensions in the teaching of school science. With the current crisis in science teaching, there are encouraging signs that more attention is being paid to this tradition. What is required is much greater collaboration between philosophers, historians, and science educators, particularly in the training of teachers.
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DOI: 10.1007/BF00869945
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Matthews, M. R. (1989). History, philosophy, and science teaching: a brief review. Synthese 80 (1), pp. 1-7.
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