Connecting Humans to Equations - A Reinterpretation of the Philosophy of Mathematics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)

Connecting Humans to Equations: A Reinterpretation of the Philosophy of Mathematics presents some of the most important positions in the philosophy of mathematics, while adding new dimensions to this philosophy. Mathematics is an integral part of human and social life, meaning that a philosophy of mathematics must include several dimensions. This book describes these dimensions by the following four questions that structure the content of the book: Where is mathematics? How certain is mathematics? How social is mathematics? How good is mathematics? These four questions refer to the ontological, epistemological, social, and ethical dimension of a philosophy of mathematics. While the ontological and epistemological dimensions have been explored in all classic studies in the philosophy of mathematics, the exploration of the book is unique in its social and ethical dimensions. It argues that the foundation of mathematics is deeply connected to human and social actions and that mathematics includes not just descriptive but also performative features. This human-centered and accessible interpretation of mathematics is relevant for students in mathematics, mathematics education, and any technical discipline and for anybody working with mathematics.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	History of Mathematics Education
Release date:	February 2019
First published:	2019
Authors:	OLE Ravn • Ole Skovsmose
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	188
Edition:	1st ed. 2019
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-001336-3
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Philosophy of mathematics
LSN:	3-03-001336-7
Barcode:	9783030013363

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