A resume of the epistemological thought of Ludwik Fleck (1896-1961) is presented with special emphasis on concepts of style of thought and collective thought, with the aim of utilizing them as a referential for theoretical construction in research on the teaching of science and technology, giving special attention to the area of health. Some writings are analyzed and the methodology employed in them according to the epistemological categories utilized by Fleck, followed by the most important results found and the conclusions.
Fleck; style of thought; Science and Technology Education; health