A ética da vida na educação científica : uma abordagem cosmocêntrica e transdisciplinar

Abstract

This research aimed to develop a strategy for approaching the ethics of life that can be applied in Science Teaching in Basic Education. This study was prepared from an search of sources using narrative review that was used for selection, choice and analysis of bibliographic material. A search was carried out in several sources to subsequently develop the theoretical foundation and create an approach that uses cosmocentrism and transdisciplinarity as guides for Science Teaching on the ethics of life. Because they are essentially transcendent, supportive and understand life as sacred, the perspectives of cosmocentrism and transdisciplinarity presented themselves as guides for building this path. Based on the readings, discussions and reflections prepared by the researcher using such philosophical currents as a basis, it was possible to design a strategy for approaching the ethics of life, from a cosmocentric perspective, applicable to the teaching of Natural Sciences in Basic Education. The Transdisciplinarity indicators Sense of Belonging to the Cosmos, Transcendence, Presence of the Sacred, Solidarity and Cooperation presented elements of awareness of belonging to a whole, understanding of life as something that goes beyond essentially utilitarian values and practical attitudes that involve solidarity and group coexistence and, therefore, served as a guide for constructing the thesis established here. Based on the results found in this research, it is recommended that Science teachers use the philosophical current of cosmocentrism and the perspective of transdisciplinarity as the basis of their classes, regardless of their nature. Since teaching Science with a life ethic based on cosmocentrism has the ability to encourage individuals to respect and preserve life on the planet and, in the same way, take care of the environment, the creation of spaces and opportunities where this discussion is developed is fundamental.