Social Constructivism as a Philosophy of Mathematics
Author | : Paul Ernest |
Publisher | : SUNY Press |
Total Pages | : 336 |
Release | : 1998-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0791435873 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780791435878 |
Rating | : 4/5 (878 Downloads) |
Download or read book Social Constructivism as a Philosophy of Mathematics written by Paul Ernest and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extends the ideas of social constructivism to the philosophy of mathematics, developing a powerful critique of traditional absolutist conceptions of mathematics, and proposing a reconceptualization of the philosophy of mathematics.