The Edge of Platonism.

Hawkins, David

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ERIC Number: EJ325794

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

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The Edge of Platonism.

Hawkins, David

For the Learning of Mathematics, v5 n2 p2-6 Jun 1985

Some questions about the relevance of the philosophy of mathematics to mathematics teaching and to early mathematics learning are discussed. Books by Lakatos, Davis and Hersh, and Kitcher are referred to extensively, with comments on a variety of instructional practices. (MNS)

Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Manipulative Materials, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Platonism, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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