The existential void in learning: Juxtaposing mathematics and literature
Bharath Sriraman
The University of Montana
Harry Adrian
Ottawa Township High School, IL
Abstract
In this chapter unusual relations between mathematics and literature are examined in the context of a number theory problem and contemporary literary work. Lakatos’ proofs and refutations is employed as a methodology for the purposes of classroom implementation.
Keywords: interdisciplinarity; proofs and refutations; philosophy of learning
AMS Subject Classification: 97