# History and Theory of Mathematics

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/history-and-theory-of-mathematics/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 914,161 |
| Description | This cluster of papers explores the use of history in mathematics education, the evolution of mathematical concepts, the teaching methods involving historical sources, and the cultural transmission of mathematical traditions. It also delves into the philosophical aspects of mathematics and the contributions of ancient mathematicians to the field. The papers discuss the impact of historical context on mathematical pedagogy and highlight the importance of understanding mathematical evolution. |
| Domain | Physical Sciences |
| Field | Mathematics |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T12170 |
| Works | 291,983 |

## Topic papers all

- [History of mathematics in mathematics education. Recent developments](https://scholariq.org/papers/history-of-mathematics-in-mathematics-education-recent-developments/)

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Noam Chomsky](https://scholariq.org/researchers/noam-chomsky/)
- [Randy J. Read](https://scholariq.org/researchers/randy-j-read/)
- [Kenneth J. Arrow](https://scholariq.org/researchers/kenneth-j-arrow/)
- [R. D. Blandford](https://scholariq.org/researchers/r-d-blandford/)
- [Edward Teller](https://scholariq.org/researchers/edward-teller/)
- [A. C. Fabian](https://scholariq.org/researchers/a-c-fabian/)
- [John W. Tukey](https://scholariq.org/researchers/john-w-tukey/)
- [George Lakoff](https://scholariq.org/researchers/george-lakoff/)
- [Milton Abramowitz](https://scholariq.org/researchers/milton-abramowitz/)
- [Gilles Deleuze](https://scholariq.org/researchers/gilles-deleuze/)
- [E. P. Wigner](https://scholariq.org/researchers/e-p-wigner/)
- [Gerd Gigerenzer](https://scholariq.org/researchers/gerd-gigerenzer/)

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