Paul Ernest
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Paul Ernest | |
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| Born | New York City, US |
| Nationality | British |
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| Fields | Philosophy of mathematics, Mathematics education |
| Institutions | Exeter University |
| Doctoral advisor | Moshé Machover |
Paul Ernest is a contributor to the social constructivist philosophy of mathematics.
Life[edit]
Paul Ernest is currently emeritus professor of the philosophy of mathematics education at University of Exeter, UK.[1] He is best known for his work on philosophical aspects of mathematics education and his contributions to developing a social constructivist philosophy of mathematics. He is currently working on questions about ethics in mathematics.
References[edit]
- ^ "Paul Ernest | School of Education | University of Exeter". education.exeter.ac.uk. 2023. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
- Ernest, Paul; Social Constructivism as a Philosophy of Mathematics; Albany, New York: State University of New York Press, (1998) [1]
- Ernest, Paul; The Philosophy of Mathematics Education; London: RoutledgeFalmer, (1991) [2]
External links[edit]
- Paul Ernest's page at Philosophy of Mathematics Education Journal, the journal that he edits at School of Education, University of Exeter-publications, CV etc.
- Paul Ernest at the Mathematics Genealogy Project
- Paul Ernest's page at Amazon.com
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