A Perspective on the Brazilian Scientific History: the creation of the Brazilian Society for the History of Science

Abstract

The Brazilian Society of the History of Science (SBHC) is used to understand the real value such scientific institution has in the Brazilian context. Therefore, the aim is to research the genesis of this scientific institution, its historical path, the relationship with other scientific institutions and the people who were fundamental to its creation and development. In this way, to understand the Brazilian scientific context, as well as, the importance of a scientific society focused on the study of science history. Document surveys are being carried out on: the creation of the Brazilian Society of the History of Science (SBHC), and the journals fostered. Several interviews (a total of 6 idealized interviews, and already carried out) with some current and old direction members have been conducted, trying to reach their reflection on what were the aims for the SBHC, their motivation and importance, considering the different Brazilian temporal contexts (social, political, economic ...); and having in mind that such an institution is a space for debates on the history of sciences and may foster the (re) construction of broad perspectives in the over time.