Epistemological currents to build knowledge in Geography and its relevance for the study of territorial identity

Abstract

The purpose of this essay is to present a brief overview of the main fundamental epistemological tests in the construction of scientific knowledge, in the specifications of Geography and their relevance theoretical for the study of territorial identity. It is assumed that the currents of knowledge outlined below are relevant as they are faced with theoretical approaches to the subject of territorial identity. The paper develops two points, the first describes epistemological currents, beginning with the contention of the approaches to science, parallel to the development of philosophical thought; emphasizing current currents that incited the development of geographic science. Foremost there are two well-marked approaches, positivism and radicalism, the latter strongly impregnated the socio-critical character of Geography. The second considers the epistemological currents that have theoretical and methodological relevance in the dissertation of territorial identity. In short, the aim is to identify the directions that allow reflection and knowledge. The final considerations are presented below.