DIALOG OF PHILOSOPHY OF MATHEMATICS EDUCATION-1 (reflection 4)

In the last meeting of philosophy of mathematics education lecturer, Mr. Marsigit and the students were talking about some student’s questions. Here are some questions-answers of philosophy of mathematics education:

Why is the importance of studying philosophy of mathematics education?

The importance of studying philosophy of mathematics education is philosophy can be put in front of everything, between ‘exist’ and ‘may exist’. The objects of philosophy are everything that is ‘exist’ and ‘may exist’. Thus, the objects of philosophy of mathematics are everything that is ‘exist’ and ‘may exist’ in mathematics.

What is the most concern in learning philosophy?

The method that is used in learning philosophy is live method, because philosophy is live. Every experience that has been done by human can be put in philosophy. So, the main point of learning philosophy of mathematics is living the philosophy.

Since the definition of philosophy is thinking, and the modal of philosophy is logic, think, and experience, so everyone should be thinking about their experiences. But, there are some people that don’t reflect their experiences.

What is the use of learning philosophy?

As we know, philosophy is thinking. So, the use of learning philosophy is same as the use of thinking. Without thinking, a human can’t life in this world.

What is the relationship between philosophy and mathematics?

The objects of philosophy are everything that is ‘exist’ and ‘may exist’. So, the relationship of philosophy and mathematics is everything that is ‘exist’ and ‘may exist’ in mathematics. Mathematics is half of our life, so philosophy is also half of our life.

Can we define the philosophy of mathematics?

We can define philosophy as everything, but it’s not important, because the most important is the reason of the definition. How can we find the definition? We can find it within our mind.

How can we compare the perception of our philosophy and the others?

The use of comparing the perception of everything is based on our ego, because it explains our domination. So, we need difference to make our life balance.

What is the philosophy of philosophy?

The philosophy of philosophy is Meta philosophy. It’s based on the quality of everything. Can be the first quality (quality that can be reaching by our sense). The second, third, etc quality is quality that should use our mind. And it’s based on our mind.