Perspectives on Mathematical Practices: Bringing Together Philosophy of Mathematics, Sociology of Mathematics, and Mathematics Education Hardcover - 2006
by Bart Van Kerkhove (Editor); Jean Paul Van Bendegem (Editor)
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Philosophy of mathematics today has transformed into a very complex network of diverse ideas, viewpoints, and theories. Sometimes the emphasis is on the "classical" foundational work (often connected with the use of formal logical methods), sometimes on the sociological dimension of the mathematical research community and the "products" it produces, then again on the education of future mathematicians and the problem of how knowledge is or should be transmitted from one generation to the next.
The editors of this book felt the urge, first of all, to bring together the widest variety of authors from these different domains and, secondly, to show that this diversity does not exclude a sufficient number of common elements to be present. In the eyes of the editors, this book will be considered a success if it can convince its readers of the following: that it is warranted to dream of a realistic and full-fledged theory of mathematical practices, in the plural. If such a theory is possible, it would mean that a number of presently existing fierce oppositions between philosophers, sociologists, educators, and other parties involved, are in fact illusory.
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- Title Perspectives on Mathematical Practices: Bringing Together Philosophy of Mathematics, Sociology of Mathematics, and Mathematics Education
- Author Bart Van Kerkhove (Editor); Jean Paul Van Bendegem (Editor)
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition 1st
- Pages 242
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Springer
- Date December 19, 2006
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9781402050336 / 140205033X
- Weight 1.3 lbs (0.59 kg)
- Dimensions 9.62 x 6.81 x 0.64 in (24.43 x 17.30 x 1.63 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Mathematics - Philosophy, Mathematics - Study and teaching
- Dewey Decimal Code 510
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