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Visualization, Explanation and Reasoning Styles in Mathematics (2005)

Visualization, Explanation and Reasoning Styles in Mathematics

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"Visualization, Explanation and Reasoning Styles in Mathematics" by Paolo Mancosu, Klaus Frovin Jørgensen, S.A. Pedersen is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.

This book contains groundbreaking contributions to the philosophical analysis of mathematical practice. Several philosophers of mathematics have recently called for an approach to philosophy of mathematics that pays more attention to mathematical practice. Questions concerning concept-formation, understanding, heuristics, changes in style of reasoning, the role of analogies and diagrams etc. have become the subject of intense interest. The historians and philosophers in this book agree that there is more to understanding mathematics than a study of its logical structure. How are mathematical objects and concepts generated? How does the process tie up with justification? What role do visual images and diagrams play in mathematical activity? What are the different epistemic virtues (explanatoriness, understanding, visualizability, etc.) which are pursued and cherished by mathematicians in their work? The reader will find here systematic philosophical analyses as well as a wealth of philosophically informed case studies ranging from Babylonian, Greek, and Chinese mathematics to nineteenth century real and complex analysis.

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Best For: Readers interested in the philosophy and history of mathematics, especially those studying mathematical practice and reasoning.
Focus: Philosophical analysis of mathematical practice, including concept formation, reasoning styles, and the role of visualization and diagrams.
Covers: Philosophical questions about how mathematical objects and concepts are generated and justified; the epistemic virtues valued by mathematicians; case studies from Babylonian to nineteenth-century mathematics.
Why It Matters: It highlights aspects of mathematical understanding beyond formal logic, emphasizing the importance of visualization, explanation, and reasoning styles in mathematical work.

"Visualization, Explanation and Reasoning Styles in Mathematics" by Paolo Mancosu, Klaus Frovin Jørgensen, S.A. Pedersen is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.

Topic: Core Mathematics

Author: Paolo Mancosu, Klaus Frovin Jørgensen, S.A. Pedersen

Who this is for:

  • Teachers and classroom instructors
  • Students building subject mastery
  • Readers looking for practical learning support

Why this book matters: It stands out as a practical math resource that helps explain concepts, strengthen problem-solving, and support classroom or independent learning.

This book contains groundbreaking contributions to the philosophical analysis of mathematical practice. Several philosophers of mathematics have recently called for an approach to philosophy of mathematics that pays more attention to mathematical practice. Questions concerning concept-formation, understanding, heuristics, changes in style of reasoning, the role of analogies and diagrams etc. have become the subject of intense interest. The historians and philosophers in this book agree that there is more to understanding mathematics than a study of its logical structure. How are mathematical objects and concepts generated? How does the process tie up with justification? What role do visual images and diagrams play in mathematical activity? What are the different epistemic virtues (explanatoriness, understanding, visualizability, etc.) which are pursued and cherished by mathematicians in their work? The reader will find here systematic philosophical analyses as well as a wealth of philosophically informed case studies ranging from Babylonian, Greek, and Chinese mathematics to nineteenth century real and complex analysis.

AuthorPaolo Mancosu, Klaus Frovin Jørgensen, S.A. Pedersen
PublisherSpringer Science & Business Media
Published2005-04-20
ISBN-139781402033346
BindingHardcover
Pages336
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsComputers
TopicCore Mathematics
SeriesSynthese Library

Format: Hardcover

Length: 336 pages

Language: English

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