Science with Values and Values for Science Education.

Witz, Klaus G.

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ERIC Number: EJ543758

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Publication Date: 1996

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Science with Values and Values for Science Education.

Witz, Klaus G.

Journal of Curriculum Studies, v28 n5 p597-612 Sep-Oct 1996

Suggests a reorientation within science in terms of morals, ethics, and higher values. Argues that science and science-education should encourage a deep-based relation to, and respect for, the object of study as part of a larger orientation to life. Recommends unification between objective and scientific fact. (MJP)

Descriptors: Bioethics, Educational Change, Educational Philosophy, Ethics, Higher Education, Humanistic Education, Moral Issues, Moral Values, Role of Education, Science and Society, Science Education, Science Instruction, Sciences, Scientific Attitudes, Social Responsibility, Social Theories

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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