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Mathematical Intuition: Poincaré, Pólya, Dewey

In: The Courant–Friedrichs–Lewy (CFL) Condition

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  • Reuben Hersh

    (University of New Mexico, Department of Mathematics and Statistics)

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Practical calculation of the limit of a sequence often violates the definition of convergence to a limit as taught in calculus. Together with examples from Euler, Pólya and Poincaré, this fact shows that in mathematics, as in science and in everyday life, we are often obligated to use knowledge that is derived, not rigorously or deductively, but simply by making the best use of available information–plausible reasoning. The “philosophy of mathematical practice” fits into the general framework of “warranted assertibility”, the pragmatist view of the logic of inquiry developed by John Dewey.

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  • Reuben Hersh, 2013. "Mathematical Intuition: Poincaré, Pólya, Dewey," Springer Books, in: Carlos A. de Moura & Carlos S. Kubrusly (ed.), The Courant–Friedrichs–Lewy (CFL) Condition, edition 127, pages 9-30, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-0-8176-8394-8_2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-0-8176-8394-8_2
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