Research on the Frontiers of Epistemology: rationality and historicity of knowledge
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Epistemology, Rationality, HistoricityAbstract
The review addresses the work "The Frontiers of Epistemology" by Luiz Carlos Bombassaro, highlighting its relevance to the discussion on the relationship between rationality and historicity in the production of knowledge, especially in the human sciences. Bombassaro argues that these two categories are not opposed, but interdependent and complementary, shaping the very condition of knowledge. The review explores the author’s analysis of historical and analytical trends in epistemology, examining contributions from authors such as Popper, Kuhn, Lakatos, Habermas and others. The importance of recognizing the intrinsic historicity of knowledge is emphasized, overcoming the traditional dichotomies between theory and practice. Bombassaro’s work invites an interdisciplinary approach, incorporating hermeneutics for a richer understanding of the dynamics of knowledge. The review concludes by highlighting the relevance of the work as a valuable theoretical reference for the analysis of scientific-educational practices and for the promotion of critical debate on the epistemological bases of education.
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