The Philosophy of Mathematics Education

P. Ernest (Editor), Ole Skovsmose (Editor), J. P. van Bendegem (Editor), M. Bicudo (Editor), R. Miarka (Editor), L. Kvasz (Editor), R. Møller (Editor)

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    Abstract

    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.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationNew York
    PublisherSpringer
    ISBN (Print)978-3-319-40568-1
    ISBN (Electronic)978-3-319-40569-8
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2016
    SeriesICME-13 Topical Surveys
    ISSN2366-5947

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