The Philosophy of Mathematics Education

by Paul Ernest

Overview

First published in 1991. What is mathematics, and how can we account for its nature? What philosophies of mathematics have been developed? What philosophical assumptions, possibly implicit, underpin the learning of mathematics? What are the aims of mathematics education and are they valid? What philosophical assumptions, possibly implicit, does mathematics teaching rest on? This study looks at these questions on the philosophy of mathematics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136614699
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/28/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	344
File size:	3 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction, Rationale, The Philosophy of Mathematics Education Part 1 The Philosophy of Mathematics 1 A Critique of Absolutist Philosophies of Mathematics 2 The Philosophy of Mathematics Reconceptualized 3 Social Constructivism as a Philosophy of Mathematics 4 Social Constructivism and Subjective Knowledge 5 The Parallels of Social Constructivism Part 2 The Philosophy of Mathematics Education 6 Aims and Ideologies of Mathematics Education 7 Groups with Utilitarian Ideologies 8 Groups with Purist Ideologies 9 The Social Change Ideology of the Public Educators 10 Critical Review of Cockcroft and the National Curriculum 11 Hierarchy in Mathematics, Learning, Ability and Society 12 Mathematics, Values and Equal Opportunities 13 Investigation, Problem Solving and Pedagogy

Editorial Reviews

The first offering in a new series consisting of studies in mathematics education based on disciplined perspectives, but aiming to link theory with practice. Building on the work of Lakatos and Wittgenstein, this book challenges the prevalent notion that mathematical knowledge is certain, absolute and neutral, and offers instead an account of mathematics as a social construction. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

This pamphlet is framed as an overview of the field of philosophy of mathematics education, and it lives up to that promise. … I found this short book interesting and engaging … .” (Brian P. Katz, MAA Reviews, October, 2016)

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