The Mathematical State of the World: Explorations into the Characteristics of Mathematical Descriptions

Christensen, OR; Skovsmose, O; Yasukawa, K

The Mathematical State of the World: Explorations into the Characteristics of Mathematical Descriptions

Christensen, OR Skovsmose, O Yasukawa, K

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Publisher:: Information Age Publishing
Publication Type:: Chapter
Citation:: Relatively and Philosophically Earnest, 2009, 1, pp. 81 - 94
Issue Date:: 2009-01

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dc.contributor.author	Christensen, OR	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Skovsmose, O	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Yasukawa, K https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4553-0289	en_US
dc.contributor.editor	Sriraman, B	en_US
dc.contributor.editor	Goodchild, S	en_US
dc.date.issued	2009-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Relatively and Philosophically Earnest, 2009, 1, pp. 81 - 94	en_US
dc.identifier.isbn	978-1-60752-240-9	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/8240
dc.description.abstract	In this chapter we try to analyse the conditions for describing the world mathematically. vVe consider the role played by mathematics in discussing and analysing "the state of the world." Vle use this discussion to clarify what it means to use a mathematical description. We illustrate why the concepts of "mathematical description" and "mathematical model" are inadequate to evaluate the use of mathematics in decision-making processes. As a result we develop a conceptual framework that is complex enough to match what goes on in scenarios involving applications of mathematics.	en_US
dc.publisher	Information Age Publishing	en_US
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dc.title	The Mathematical State of the World: Explorations into the Characteristics of Mathematical Descriptions	en_US
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In this chapter we try to analyse the conditions for describing the world mathematically. vVe consider the role played by mathematics in discussing and analysing "the state of the world." Vle use this discussion to clarify what it means to use a mathematical description. We illustrate why the concepts of "mathematical description" and "mathematical model" are inadequate to evaluate the use of mathematics in decision-making processes. As a result we develop a conceptual framework that is complex enough to match what goes on in scenarios involving applications of mathematics.

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