A Feminist History of Science: Carolyn Merchant and The Death of Nature

This paper aims to contribute to existing bibliographical references on the history of science in the Brazilian context by presenting a new perspective, an example of historical pluralism. Through a feminist lens, we introduce, in this paper, insights offered by the American historian of science, Carolyn Merchant, in The Death of Nature: Ecology, Women and the Scientific Revolution. Despite its limited recognition in Brazilian universities, Merchant’s book serves as an exemplary piece of counter-history in science. Thus, we articulate the perspectives of diverse feminist thinkers in the realm of science, delve into their critiques, and expound upon the ideas presented by Carolyn Merchant.