Resumo

SEOANE C, Javier B. Postpositivism and education for the democracy. Argos [online]. 2012, vol.29, n.57, pp.180-205. ISSN 0254-1637.

This essay approaches the impact that the postpositivist currents would have in democratic education. The essay analyzes the concepts of postpositivism and of a radical education for the democracy. For every concept I offer a set of theses that orientate the discussion and open ways to new elaborations and debates. Then, I expose how the postpositivist reflection reinforces the democracy as long as it recognizes and legitimizes a diversity of perspectives on the world. The essay ends with some proposals for thinking reforms in teacher education institutions.

Palavras-chave : postpositivism; education for democracy; democracy; teacher’s education; educational reform.