TEORIAS EPISTEMOLÓGICAS: Aula - Josué de Castro e Epistemologia

TEORIAS EPISTEMOLÓGICAS: Aula - Josué de Castro e Epistemologia

by Joaci Pereira dos Santos Junior

Humanities, Social Sciences & Thought Philosophy & Ethics QDTTopics in philosophyQDTKPhilosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge
🎙 Joaci Pereira dos Santos Junior 👥 54 📅 May 26, 2026 ⏱ 80 min 👁 19 📄 lecture 🧭 2026-08-16
Available in: English (current) Français

Keywords

Josué de CastroepistemologyhungerBrazilintellectual history

Summary

The lecture, part of a postgraduate course on epistemological theories, presents a detailed intellectual biography of Josué de Castro, a Brazilian physician, geographer, and social scientist. The speaker, Dr. Hélder Remígio, traces Castro’s formation from his childhood in Recife’s mangroves, through his medical studies in Bahia and Rio de Janeiro, to his pioneering work on hunger and nutrition. Castro’s interdisciplinary approach, combining medicine, geography, and social science, is highlighted as central to his epistemological contributions. The lecture covers his key works, such as ‘Geografia da Fome’ (1946), which mapped hunger in Brazil and challenged prevailing narratives. Castro’s engagement with international institutions like the FAO and his role in shaping public policy are also discussed. The talk emphasizes the importance of understanding knowledge production within social and political contexts, and Castro’s legacy as a public intellectual committed to social justice.

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Critical Evaluation

Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument

The lecture provides valuable insights into the epistemological foundations of Josué de Castro’s work, emphasizing his interdisciplinary method and the importance of social context in knowledge production. The argumentation is solid, supported by historical evidence and references to primary sources, though it is primarily descriptive rather than critically analytical.

Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy

The lecture demonstrates scientific rigor through the speaker’s academic credentials and the use of archival materials and published works. The title accurately reflects the content, focusing on epistemological aspects of Castro’s thought. The quality of sources is high, with references to Castro’s own writings and historical documents.

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Title / Content Match

The title accurately reflects the content, as the lecture focuses on Josué de Castro's epistemological contributions within a university course.

Quality & Reliability

8/10

The lecture is delivered by a PhD holder in History, with clear academic credentials and references to primary sources and archival materials. The content is well-structured and historically grounded, though it is a single perspective without peer review.

Key Moments

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Cited Sources

  • Geografia da Fome — Castro's seminal work mapping hunger in Brazil
  • Documentário do Nordeste — Early work on social conditions in Northeast Brazil
  • Condições de Vida das Classes Operárias do Recife — Study on workers' living conditions

Concurring Sources

Contribution & Novelties

The lecture offers a comprehensive overview of Josué de Castro’s epistemological approach, highlighting his interdisciplinary method and the role of social context in scientific knowledge. It contributes to understanding how Castro’s work bridged natural and social sciences.

Pour aller plus loin :

  • Josué de Castro — Overview of his life and work.
  • Geography of Hunger — Information on his seminal book.
  • FAO — The organization he was involved with.

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Radar Profile

The radar profile shows high scores in information quantity and quality, with moderate technical level and reliability, indicating a well-informed but not overly technical lecture.

Reliability 8/10