The Philosophy of Mathematics Education

by Paul Ernest

Overview

First published in 1991. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781850006664
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/07/1991
Series:	Studies in Mathematics Education
Pages:	344
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1400L (what's this?)

Table of Contents

Part 1 The Philosophy of Mathematics, 1 A Critique of Absolutist Philosophies of Mathematics, 2 The Philosophy of Mathematics Reconceptualiied, 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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