Philosophical Dimensions in Mathematics Education

Philosophical Dimensions in Mathematics Education brings together diverse recent developments exploring philosophy of mathematics in education. The unique combination of ethnomathematics, philosophy, history, education, statistics and mathematics offers a variety of different perspectives from which...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Francois, Karen (Editor), Bendegem, Jean Paul Van (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 2007, 2007
Edition:1st ed. 2007
Series:Mathematics Education Library
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Prelude
  • Prelude
  • Interlude
  • The Untouchable and Frightening Status of Mathematics
  • Interlude
  • Philosophical Reflections in Mathematics Classrooms
  • Interlude
  • Integrating the Philosophy of Mathematics in Teacher Training Courses
  • Interlude
  • Learning Concepts Through the History of Mathematics
  • Interlude
  • The Meaning and Understanding of Mathematics
  • Interlude
  • The Formalist Mathematical Tradition as an Obstacle to Stochastical Reasoning
  • Interlude
  • Logic and Intuition in Mathematics and Mathematical Education
  • Interlude
  • A Place for Education in the Contemporary Philosophy of Mathematics
  • Interlude
  • Ethnomathematics in Practice
  • Postlude