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Paul Ernest was born in New York City , New York in 1944 to parents John Ernest and Elna Ernest (nee Adlerbert ). However he has lived and worked in the UK since childhood, apart from two years of teaching at the University of the West Indies, Jamaica (1982-84). He is currently emeritus professor of the Philosophy Of Mathematics Education at Exeter University, UK. Originally a student of mathematics and philosophy up to PhD level he became interested in educational issues through teaching school mathematics in London during the 1970s. His main research interests concern fundamental questions about the nature of mathematics and how it relates to teaching, learning and society. He is currently working on a semiotic theory of mathematics and education. He is best known for his work on philosophical aspects of Mathematics Education and his contributions to developing a social constructivist Philosophy Of Mathematics .


REFERENCES

  • Ernest, Paul; ''Social Constructivism as a Philosophy of Mathematics''; Albany, New York: State University of New York Press, ( 1998 ) {Link without Title}

  • Ernest, Paul; ''The Philosophy of Mathematics Education''; London: RoutledgeFalmer, ( 1991 ) {Link without Title}



EXTERNAL LINK

Details of Paul Ernest's publications and the web journal that he edits ''The Philosophy of Mathematics Education journal'' are given on his homepage.
  • http://www.people.ex.ac.uk/PErnest/