Concepções distorcidas da natureza da ciência: O princípio de Arquimedes em livros didáticos de física do ensino superior

Abstract

This study conducted an epistemological analysis based on the seven distorted views of scientific activity proposed by Gil Pérez and collaborators. The analysis focuses on the approach to Archimedes' principle in four collections that appear most frequently in the bibliography of Pedagogical Projects Physics Degree Courses in Brazil. The results demonstrate the presence of distorted views of scientific activity in the books analysed, which may result in epistemological losses in the training of future Physics teachers. Furthermore, the comments made here aim to contribute to discussions on Archimedes' principle that are closer to a contemporary epistemology.