Philosophical dimensions in mathematics education / Karen François, Jean Paul Van Bendegem (editors).

Other author François, Karen, 1960-
Other author Bendegem, Jean Paul van, 1953-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Springer, ©2007.
Descriptionxi, 240 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Subjects

SeriesMathematics education library ; v. 42
Mathematics education library ; v. 42. ^A294783
Contents 1. The untouchable and frightening status of mathematics / Karen François -- 2. Philosophical reflections in mathematics classrooms / Susanne Prediger -- 3. Integrating the philosophy of mathematics in teacher training courses / Dimitris Chassapis -- 4. Learning concepts throught the history of mathematics / Albrecht Heeffer --5. The meaning and understanding of mathematics / Carmen Batanero and Carmen Díaz -- 6. The formalist mathematical tradition as an obstacle to stochastical reasoning / Maria Meletiou-Mavrotheris -- 7. Logic and intuition in mathematics and mathematical education / Ard van Moer -- 8. A place for education in the contemporary philosophy of mathematics / Bart Van Kerkhove -- 9. Ethnomathematics in practice / Rik Pinxten and Karen François.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 2007926609
ISBN9780387715711 (hbk.)
ISBN0387715711 (hbk.)

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Joyner General Stacks QA11 .P45 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold