Paul Ernest

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

Paul Ernest
Born
New York City
NationalityUnited Kingdom
Scientific career
FieldsPhilosophy of mathematics, Mathematics education
InstitutionsExeter University
Doctoral advisorMoshé Machover

Life

Paul Ernest is currently emeritus professor of the philosophy of mathematics education at Exeter University, UK. 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 the ethics of mathematics.

References
    • Ernest, Paul; Social Constructivism as a Philosophy of Mathematics; Albany, New York: State University of New York Press, (1998)
    • Ernest, Paul; The Philosophy of Mathematics Education; London: RoutledgeFalmer, (1991)
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