Do We Need a Separate Philosophy of Geometry?

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Friday, February 16th, 2024
11:00AM  PT
12:00PM MT
1:00PM CT
2:00PM ET
PRESENTED BY: Martin Flashman


The philosophy of mathematics has long been focused primarily on topics such as the ontology of numbers and sets and the epistemology of results in the theory of numbers (arithmetic) and sets through issues of axioms and proofs for these theories. Though much of mathematics today seems to involve geometry in one form or another, the philosophical issues of geometry seem to receive little attention, treated as subservient to the general philosophy of mathematics or considered a part of the philosophy of physics. The author will consider why the issues of geometry could use a distinct discussion of its philosophical issues for both intrinsic and pedagogical reasons.


Registration:
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Duration:
60 minutes
Format:
Online seminar via Zoom web meeting software with questions and discussion. Detailed instructions for joining the seminar will be emailed to registered participants.

Presenter(s):
Martin Flashman
Retired- have taught geometry for high school math ed students many time.

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