History, Philosophy and Science Teaching: New Perspectives

Opens new perspectives in the domain of history, philosophy, and science teaching research.

Its four sections are: first, science, culture and education; second, the teaching and learning of science; third, curriculum development and justification; and fourth, indoctrination.

The first group of essays deal with the neglected topic of science education and the Enlightenment tradition.

These essays show that many core commitments of modern science education have their roots in this tradition, and consequently all can benefit from a more informed awareness of its strengths and weaknesses.