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)

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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.

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