Where Mathematics Come From : How the Embodied Mind Brings Mathematics into…
“Where Mathematics Come From: How the Embodied Mind Brings Mathematics into Being” by George Lakoff and Rafael Nunez is a groundbreaking textbook that explores the origins and development of mathematics. The authors argue that mathematics is not a purely abstract and logical enterprise, but is instead deeply rooted in the embodied mind and sensory experience. The book delves into the history and philosophy of mathematics, particularly focusing on the role of metaphor and gestural thinking in mathematical concepts. With a focus on number theory and the cognitive processes that underlie mathematical thinking, this book offers a compelling perspective on the nature of mathematical knowledge.
WHERE MATHEMATICS COMES FROM: HOW THE EMBODIED MIND BRINGS By George Lakoff
WHERE MATHEMATICS COMES FROM: HOW THE EMBODIED MIND BRINGS MATHEMATICS INTO BEING By George Lakoff & Rafael E. Nunez – Hardcover **Mint Condition**.