COGS 252. Cognitive Science of Mathematics (4 units)
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Description
Empirical investigation of the nature of mathematics. How the human mind/brain creates abstract concepts, such as infinity, infinitesimals, imaginary numbers, or zero: embodiment, creativity, and history. Cognitive approaches that connect mathematics to human thought in general.
Prerequisite courses
COGS 252 has no prerequisite courses.
Successor courses
No courses have COGS 252 as a prerequisite.