some philosophical, pedagogic and methodological considerations on problem solving teaching are expressed, which constitutes an alternative that professors can use to activate the teaching-learning process, keeping in mind the conditions and characteristic of their students. it is meditated on the origin of this teaching type, its historical development starting from the most representative authors that assume this form of teaching in cuba as in other latitudes, as well as its theoretical foundations, categories and methods. the advantages and disadvantages of this approach according to the authors are also mentioned
