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Springer Perspectives On Mathematical Practices Bringing Together Philosophy Of Mathematics Sociology Of Mathematics And Mathematics Education 2007 Edition by Bart van Kerkhove Jean Paul Van Bendegem
In the eyes of the editors this book will be considered a success if it can convince its readers of the following: that it is warranted to dream of a realistic and full-fledged theory of mathematical practices in the plural. If such a theory is possible it would mean that a number of presently existing fierce oppositions between philosophers sociologists educators and other parties involved are in fact illusory. Table of contents : How to Deal with Mathematical Practice?.- How and Why Mathematics is Unique as a Social Practice.- Mathematics As Objective Knowledge And As Human Practice.- The Comparison Of Mathematics With Narrative.- Theory of Mind Social Science and Mathematical Practice.- Taking Mathematical Practice Seriously.- Incommensurability In Mathematics.- Mathematical Progress As Increased Scope.- Proof in C17 Algebra.- The Informal Logic Of Mathematical Proof.- The Special Case of Mathematical Education.- Mathematicians' Narratives About Mathematics.- Philosophy of Mathematics and Mathematics Education.- Mathematical Practices In And Across School Contexts.- The Importance of a Journal for Mathematics Teachers.- On The Interdisciplinary Study of Mathematical Practice with a Real Live Case Study.