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To Experience is to Conceptualize: A Discussion of Epistemology and Mathematical Experience

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Epistemological Foundations of Mathematical Experience

Part of the book series: Recent Research in Psychology ((PSYCHOLOGY))

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When I accepted the invitation to comment on the papers in this volume, I had little idea of their diversity. Yet, that very same diversity, while being initially overwhelming, turns out to be a considerable strength of the collection. It is remarkable that these papers, written within diverse traditions and disciplines, reflect a coherent theme: experience and conceptualization are inseparable.

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Thompson, P.W. (1991). To Experience is to Conceptualize: A Discussion of Epistemology and Mathematical Experience. In: Steffe, L.P. (eds) Epistemological Foundations of Mathematical Experience. Recent Research in Psychology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-3178-3_12

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