Mathematical notations / Dirk Schlimm.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schlimm, Dirk (Associate professor in philosophy), author.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in the philosophy of mathematics, 2399-2883.

Cambridge elements. Elements in the philosophy of mathematics, 2399-2883

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mathematical notation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (84 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2024.

Summary:

This Element lays the foundation, introduces a framework, and sketches the program for a systematic study of mathematical notations. It is written for everyone who is curious about the world of symbols that surrounds us, in particular researchers and students in philosophy, history, cognitive science, and mathematics education. The main characteristics of mathematical notations are introduced and discussed in relation to the intended subject matter, the language in which the notations are verbalized, the cognitive resources needed for learning and understanding them, the tasks that they are used for, their material basis, and the historical context in which they are situated. Specific criteria for the design and assessment of notations are discussed, as well as ontological, epistemological, and methodological questions that arise from the study of mathematical notations and of their use in mathematical practice.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 28 Jan 2025).

ISBN:

9781009472135

1009472135

9781009472128

1009472127