Paul Ernest | |
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Born | New York City, US |
Nationality | British |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Philosophy of mathematics, Mathematics education |
Institutions | Exeter University |
Doctoral advisor | Moshé Machover |
Paul Ernest is a contributor to the social constructivist philosophy of mathematics.
Paul Ernest is currently emeritus professor of the philosophy of mathematics education at University of Exeter, UK. [1] He is best known for his work on philosophical aspects of mathematics education and his contributions to developing a social constructivist philosophy of mathematics. He is currently working on questions about ethics in mathematics.