Scientific and memorial heritage of Augusto Ruschi: reflections, encounters and current ecological thinking in Brazil

Abstract

This paper analyzes the theoretical commitment of the Brazilian naturalist Augusto Ruschi (1915-1986) in the face of the planetary valuation of ecology for the sustainability of nations. The objective is to point out Ruschi's principles and postulates that meet the parameter of scientific and memorial heritage. Thus, it is important to demonstrate that Ruschi's thought opens up new spaces for the diffusion of criticism and dilemmas typical of scientific language. The methodology involves a bibliographic research and content analysis. Excerpts from the work and testimonies of the naturalist are consulted to focus on the issue of development, social inclusion and environmental education. The results indicate a social legacy, reflecting the progressive vision around the natural and cultural assets of legally protected value, from the soil, the waters, the flora, the fauna, the natural and artificial beauties, the historical, artistic, tourist, landscape, archival, architectural, monumental, speleological, archaeological, fossiliferous, geological, urban, etc. Several contributions serve to think about the social paradigm of information science, strengthening and supporting the informational approach. It is concluded that Augusto Ruschi was a visionary, building a legacy, above all, an intellectual one that advanced internationally. Ruschi's memories are a source of inspiration for public policies, research and university extensions that unfold multiple potentialities to exalt the environment.