Paul Ernest Explained

Paul Ernest is a contributor to the social constructivist philosophy of mathematics.

Life

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

• Ernest, Paul; Social Constructivism as a Philosophy of Mathematics; Albany, New York: State University of New York Press, (1998) https://books.google.com/books?id=IHm0sJ6VznQC&dq=Social+Constructivism+as+a+Philosophy+of+Mathematics&pg=PP1
• Ernest, Paul; The Philosophy of Mathematics Education; London: RoutledgeFalmer, (1991) https://books.google.com/books?id=fdnhKX0P45oC&dq=The+Philosophy+of+Mathematics+Education&pg=PP1

External links

• 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's page at Amazon.com

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2023 . Paul Ernest School of Education University of Exeter . 2023-08-14 . education.exeter.ac.uk.