The Cuban tradition of thought consciousness science through the work of Enrique José Varona.

Abstract

Tradition is a phenomenon of various expressions in human activity. When its significance is reflected in theoretical contributions related to the social importance of knowledge, science, education and technology to the project of a free and sovereign Cuba which include socioeconomic factors and ideological context that favor the deployment of those elements, we are in the presence of the Cuban tradition of thought consciousness science. The initiation and establishment of the Cuban tradition of thought consciousness science occurs in the nineteenth century, its most illustrious exponents are Félix Varela, José de la Luz Caballero and José Martí. Cuban onstage 1902-1958 was preserved and enriched consciousness science tradition, where the pedagogical work of Enrique José Varona is one of the most laudable. To demonstrate this it was conducted a single case study, inclusive explanatory. Case was considered Enrique José Varona scientific production related to education, science, technology and social impact. This theme helps to support a study perspective: the nexus knowledge-science-technology and society, so that their content is used in teaching graduate courses in social studies of science and technology.