Crítica de Leibniz a Descartes na forma de um objeto virtual de aprendizagem: história e filosofia para o ensino de física

Abstract

This dissertation discusses a proposal for the insertion of History and Philosophy of Science (HFS) in the Physics teaching through the use of an expedient of Information and Communication Technology ICT so called of Virtual Object of Learning. The research concerns a topic about the historical and philosophical criticism of Leibniz against Descartes' Physics on the real moving force of the world, which Leibniz called vis viva. This approach also covers the illustrious forerunners of the idea of vis viva. This study contains a very discussed topic today, which is energy. The Leibniz's vis viva can be considered an embryo of the modern concept of energy, in addition to addressing relevant content for the teaching of physics in basic education, such as statics, conservation of quantity motion, free fall etc. This work also discusses the benefits and necessary care for a suitable insertion of the History and Philosophy of Science in Physics Teaching, from the perspective of researchers like Peduzzi, Vannucchi, Magalhães and others. This dissertation describes the capabilities and flexibilities of the use of virtual objects of learning in physics teaching through the analysis of groups of researchers in this area. In the light of these theories, this research proposes a construction of a Virtual Learning Object based on the criticism of Leibniz against Descartes. This construction is described. It was conceived along the lines of RIVED, and its functionality was considered using also figures to demonstrate each stage of its application. Finally, proposes a plan for use in the classroom, making use of the teacher's guide of the OVA.