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¹Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.

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This study explores situating Sheila Jasanoff's ideas on human ingenuity within Brazilian academia. It argues for adapting global knowledge to local contexts, challenging traditional knowledge hierarchies for public reason development.

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Area of Science:

Science and Technology Studies (STS)
Sociology of Knowledge
Brazilian Academia

Background:

Contemporary knowledge is increasingly recognized as 'situated' rather than universal or neutral.
Sheila Jasanoff's work prompts reflection on deploying human ingenuity for societal good.
The concept of 'deplatonized' knowledge challenges traditional, hierarchical views of expertise.

Purpose of the Study:

To address how Brazilian academia can 'situate' Jasanoff's reflections on deploying human ingenuity.
To problematize the foundational elements of public reason in Brazil.
To re-evaluate the role of international academic sources in a globalized context.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of Sheila Jasanoff's ideas on situated knowledge and public reason.
Critical examination of knowledge transfer and adaptation in the Brazilian academic context.
Exploration of 'deplatonized' approaches to knowledge and public discourse.

Main Results:

Brazilian academia faces the challenge of contextualizing global academic insights.
There is a need to critically assess and adapt 'building blocks' of public reason for Brazil.
International academic contributions should be viewed as propositions for situated transformation, not as absolute truths.

Conclusions:

Brazilian academia must actively 'situate' external knowledge, including Jasanoff's, within its unique socio-political and cultural landscape.
The study advocates for a critical and transformative approach to public reason, moving beyond unexamined acceptance of external models.
This contextualization is crucial for developing a relevant and effective public reason in Brazil.