Where mathematics comes from : how the embodied mind brings mathematics into being
Lakoff, George
Where mathematics comes from : how the embodied mind brings mathematics into being / George Lakoff, Rafael E. Núñez. - 1st ed. - New York, NY : Basic Books , c2000. - xvii, 492 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 453-472) and index.
Two cognitive scientists examine the structure of mathematical ideas, what mathematics means, and why. Lakoff and Nunez believe that conceptual metaphor plays a central, defining role in mathematical ideas, from simple arithmetic and algebra to sets, logic, and infinity. They argue that understanding the ideas implicit in mathematics, especially the metaphorical ideas, demystifies mathematics so that it makes more sense.
0465037704
00034216
Number concept.
Mathematics---Psychological aspects
Mathematics---Philosophy
QA141.15 / .L37 2000
510 LAK
Where mathematics comes from : how the embodied mind brings mathematics into being / George Lakoff, Rafael E. Núñez. - 1st ed. - New York, NY : Basic Books , c2000. - xvii, 492 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 453-472) and index.
Two cognitive scientists examine the structure of mathematical ideas, what mathematics means, and why. Lakoff and Nunez believe that conceptual metaphor plays a central, defining role in mathematical ideas, from simple arithmetic and algebra to sets, logic, and infinity. They argue that understanding the ideas implicit in mathematics, especially the metaphorical ideas, demystifies mathematics so that it makes more sense.
0465037704
00034216
Number concept.
Mathematics---Psychological aspects
Mathematics---Philosophy
QA141.15 / .L37 2000
510 LAK
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