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It is argued that the manner in which we teach science in the high schools represents an outdated positivistic conception of science. The standard presentation of a year of each of chemistry, biology and physics should be replaced by an integrated science plus history, philosophy, and sociology of science which would take a total of three years to complete. A proper appreciation for the true nature of science is essential to the continued health of the scientific enterprise.
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Pitt, J.C. The myth of science education. Stud Philos Educ 10, 7–17 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00367684
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00367684