The philosophy of mathematics education
Item
Title
The philosophy of mathematics education
Creator
Paul Ernest, Ole Skovsmose, Jean Paul van Bendegem, Maria Bicudo, et al.
Date
2016
Publisher
Springer
Description
This survey provides a brief and selective overview of research in the philosophy of mathematics education. It asks what makes up the philosophy of mathematics education, what it means, what questions it asks and answers, and what is its overall importance and use? It provides overviews of critical mathematics education, and the most relevant modern movements in the philosophy of mathematics. A case study is provided of an emerging research tradition in one country. This is the Hermeneutic strand of research in the philosophy of mathematics education in Brazil. This illustrates one orientation towards research inquiry in the philosophy of mathematics education. It is part of a broader practice of ‘philosophical archaeology’: the uncovering of hidden assumptions and buried ideologies within the concepts and methods of research and practice in mathematics education. An extensive bibliography is also included.
Subject
Mathematics
Language
English
isbn
9783319405681 9783319405698
doi
10.1007/978-3-319-40569-8
