Experiencing Mathematics
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Experiencing Mathematics is a philosophical and reflective book by Reuben Hersh that explores the human, social, and experiential nature of mathematical practice.
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book
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non-fiction book ⓘ philosophy of mathematics book ⓘ |
| author | Reuben Hersh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| discusses |
the community aspects of validation in mathematics
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the nature of mathematical objects ⓘ the process of mathematical discovery ⓘ the relationship between proof and conviction ⓘ the status of mathematical truth ⓘ |
| explores |
how mathematicians experience their work
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the culture of the mathematical community ⓘ the practice of doing mathematics ⓘ the role of intuition in mathematics ⓘ the role of proof in mathematics ⓘ the social construction of mathematical knowledge ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
experiential nature of mathematics
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human nature of mathematical activity ⓘ social nature of mathematical activity ⓘ |
| genre |
essay collection
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mathematics ⓘ philosophy of mathematics ⓘ |
| hasAuthorProfession |
mathematician
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philosopher of mathematics ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
fallibilist philosophy of mathematics
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humanistic view of mathematics ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
experience of doing mathematics
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mathematics as a human activity ⓘ mathematics as a social enterprise ⓘ philosophical reflection on mathematics ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general readers interested in mathematics
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mathematicians ⓘ philosophers of mathematics ⓘ students of mathematics ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| relatedWorkByAuthor | What Is Mathematics, Really? NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subject |
human aspects of mathematics
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mathematical practice ⓘ mathematics ⓘ philosophy of mathematics ⓘ social aspects of mathematics ⓘ sociology of mathematics ⓘ |
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