Perspectives on Mathematical Practices Bringing Together Philosophy of Mathematics, Sociology of Mathematics, and Mathematics Education
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 ma...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
2007, 2007
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2007 |
| Series: | Logic, Epistemology, and the Unity of Science
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- How to Deal with Mathematical Practice?
- How and Why Mathematics is Unique as a Social Practice
- Mathematics As Objective Knowledge And As Human Practice
- The Comparison Of Mathematics With Narrative
- Theory of Mind, Social Science, and Mathematical Practice
- Taking Mathematical Practice Seriously
- Incommensurability In Mathematics
- Mathematical Progress As Increased Scope
- Proof in C17 Algebra
- The Informal Logic Of Mathematical Proof
- The Special Case of Mathematical Education
- Mathematicians’ Narratives About Mathematics
- Philosophy of Mathematics and Mathematics Education
- Mathematical Practices In And Across School Contexts
- The Importance of a Journal for Mathematics Teachers
- On The Interdisciplinary Study of Mathematical Practice, with a Real Live Case Study