Visual thinking in mathematics
Auteur :
Giaquinto, Marcus
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780199575534
Date de publication :
22 sept. 2011
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,8 x 1,6 cm
Poids :
436 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Marcus Giaquinto presents an investigation into the different kinds of visual thinking involved in mathematical thought, drawing on work in cognitive psychology, philosophy, and mathematics. He argues that mental images and physical diagrams are rarely just superfluous aids: they are often a means of discovery, understanding, and even proof.