An Objectivist Critique of Relativism in Mathematics Education.
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| Title: | An Objectivist Critique of Relativism in Mathematics Education. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Rowlands, Stuart, Graham, T, Berry, John |
| Source: | Science and Education. May 2001 10(3):215-241. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 27 |
| Publication Date: | 2001 |
| Document Type: | Guides - Classroom - Teacher Journal Articles Opinion Papers |
| Descriptors: | Constructivism (Learning), Higher Education, Mathematics Education, Philosophy |
| ISSN: | 0926-7220 |
| Abstract: | Mathematics, albeit a socio-cultural creation that is mutable and fallible, is a body of knowledge, the objectivity of which is independent of origin or social acceptance. The inclusion of logical necessity in an attempt to elaborate on the objectivity of mathematics is a U-turn. (SAH) |
| Entry Date: | 2001 |
| Accession Number: | EJ625442 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Mathematics, albeit a socio-cultural creation that is mutable and fallible, is a body of knowledge, the objectivity of which is independent of origin or social acceptance. The inclusion of logical necessity in an attempt to elaborate on the objectivity of mathematics is a U-turn. (SAH) |
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| ISSN: | 0926-7220 |
