Mathematical Notations

This Element provides a framework for studying mathematical notations, aimed at researchers and students in philosophy, history, cognitive science, and mathematics education. It discusses the characteristics of mathematical notations, their language, cognitive resources, tasks, material basis, and historical context.

List of contents

1. Introduction; 2. Components of mathematical notations; 3. Mathematical notations in practice; 4. The design of mathematical notations; 5. Notations and philosophy; 6. Concluding remarks; References.

Summary

This Element provides a framework for studying mathematical notations, aimed at researchers and students in philosophy, history, cognitive science, and mathematics education. It discusses the characteristics of mathematical notations, their language, cognitive resources, tasks, material basis, and historical context.

Foreword

This Element is the first systematic and interdisciplinary introduction to the philosophy of mathematical notations.

Product details

• Authors: Dirk Schlimm, Dirk (Mcgill University) Schlimm, Schlimm Dirk
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2025
• EAN: 9781009472111
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0947211-1
• No. of pages: 94
• Series: Elements in the Philosophy of Mathematics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / General, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology, Philosophy of Mathematics, Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology, Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge, Philosophy: logic, Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge