Views about scientists and scientific work in the novel Deception Point by Dan Brown: possibilities to insert History and Philosophy of Science elements

Authors

  • Wilmo Ernesto Francisco Junior Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Campus Arapiraca
  • Danilo Rosa Andrade Master Degree in Science Education, Universidade Federal de Rondônia
  • Nyuara Araújo da Silva Mesquita Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Campus Samambaia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-7941.2014v32n1p76

Abstract

Considering the influence of literature on people lives, this study investigates elements concerning views about scientists and scientific work presented in Deception Point, a novel by Dan Brown. Multiple aspects to represent the scientist figure, life and work, emerge from the novel and problematize characteristics that can be considered as a common sense view, or others perspectives based on more contemporaneous philosophical thoughts on science. Reading and analyzing this novel could be an interesting opportunity to insert elements of history and philosophy of science under different focus. This study discusses some elements, from excerpts of the novel, which may become possibilities for debates in Science classes at schools, and in teacher education.

Author Biographies

Wilmo Ernesto Francisco Junior, Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Campus Arapiraca

Danilo Rosa Andrade, Master Degree in Science Education, Universidade Federal de Rondônia

Nyuara Araújo da Silva Mesquita, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Campus Samambaia

Published

2015-02-25

How to Cite

Francisco Junior, W. E., Andrade, D. R., & Mesquita, N. A. da S. (2015). Views about scientists and scientific work in the novel Deception Point by Dan Brown: possibilities to insert History and Philosophy of Science elements. Caderno Brasileiro De Ensino De Física, 32(1), 76–98. https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-7941.2014v32n1p76

Issue

Section

História e Filosofia da Ciência