Biography:Paul Ernest

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Short description: Philosopher
Paul Ernest
Born
New York City, US
NationalityBritish
Scientific career
FieldsPhilosophy of mathematics, Mathematics education
InstitutionsExeter University
Doctoral advisorMoshé Machover

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

  1. ↑ "Paul Ernest | School of Education | University of Exeter". 2023. https://education.exeter.ac.uk/staff/profile/index.php?web_id=paul_ernest. 
  • 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]

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