The Mathematical Experience, Study Edition

Winner of the 1983 National Book Award, The Mathematical Experience presented a highly insightful overview of mathematics that effectively conveyed its power and beauty to a large audience of mathematicians and non-mathematicians alike.  The study edition of the work followed about a decade later, s...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Davis, Philip (Autor), Hersh, Reuben (Autor), Marchisotto, Elena Anne (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Boston, MA : Birkhäuser Boston : Imprint: Birkhäuser, 2012.
Edición:1st ed. 2012.
Colección:Modern Birkhäuser Classics,
Temas:
Mathematics.
Mathematics-Study and teaching .
History.
Mathematical logic.
Science-Philosophy.
Education-Philosophy.
Mathematics Education.
History of Mathematical Sciences.
Mathematical Logic and Foundations.
Philosophy of Science.
Philosophy of Education.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Preface
  • Preface to the Study Edition
  • Acknowledgements
  • Introduction
  • Overture
  • 1. The Mathematical Landscape
  • 2. Varieties of Mathematical Experience
  • 3. Outer Issues
  • 4. Inner Issues
  • 5. Selected Topics in Mathematics
  • 6. Teaching and Learning
  • 7. From Certainty to Fallibility
  • 8. Mathematical Reality
  • Glossary
  • Bibliography
  • Index
  • Epilogue.

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