Logic: The Structure of Reason
As a tool for characterizing rational thought, logic cuts across many philosophical disciplines and lies at the core of mathematics and computer science. Drawing on Aristotle’s Organon, Russell’s Principia Mathematica, and other central works, this program tracks the evolution of logic, be
From playlist Logic & Philosophy of Mathematics
Philosophy of Mathematics & Frege (Dummett 1994)
Michael Dummett gives a talk on Frege and the philosophy of mathematics. For a good introduction to the philosophy of mathematics, check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhX1ouUjDHE Another good introduction to the philosophy of mathematics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyXWnGFKTkg
From playlist Logic & Philosophy of Mathematics
Putting an opinion on YouTube - what could possibly go wrong! This is a bit more bloggy than I usually like to do. I'll be back next time with some proper mathematics. "What is the point of mathematics?"
From playlist My Maths Videos
Intro to the Philosophy of Mathematics (Ray Monk)
A good introduction to the philosophy of mathematics by Ray Monk. He considers the issue of the nature of mathematical truth - what mathematics is actually about - and discusses the views of Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Frege and Russell. What is mathematics about? Is mathematics something disc
From playlist Logic & Philosophy of Mathematics
The Scientific Method and the question of "Infinite Sets" | Sociology and Pure Maths| N J Wildberger
Let's get some kind of serious discussion going about the differences in methodology and philosophy between the sciences and mathematics, and how these differences manifest themselves in the attitude towards the logical foundations of mathematics. In particular we look at a bulwark notio
From playlist Sociology and Pure Mathematics
Problems with the Calculus | Math History | NJ Wildberger
We discuss some of the controversy and debate generated by the 17th century work on Calculus. Newton and Leibniz's ideas were not universally accepted as making sense, despite the impressive, even spectacular achievements that the new theory was able to demonstrate. In this lecture we di
From playlist MathHistory: A course in the History of Mathematics
On theories in mathematics education and their conceptual differences – Luis Radford – ICM2018
Mathematics Education and Popularization of Mathematics Invited Lecture 18.1 On theories in mathematics education and their conceptual differences Luis Radford Abstract: In this article I discuss some theories in mathematics education research. My goal is to highlight some of their diffe
From playlist Mathematics Education and Popularization of Mathematics
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From playlist Science Unplugged: Mathematics
The Philosophy of Science - Hilary Putnam & Bryan Magee (1978)
In this program, Hilary Putnam discusses the philosophy of science with Bryan Magee. This is from a 1978 series on Modern Philosophy called Men of Ideas. Hilary Putnam was an influential American philosopher, as well as a mathematician and computer scientist. As a major figure in analytic
From playlist Bryan Magee Interviews - Modern Philosophy: Men of Ideas (1977-1978)
The Fact/Value Dichotomy & its Critics - Hilary Putnam (2007)
Professor Hilary Putnam gives the UCD Ulysses Medal Lecture titled "The Fact/Value Dichotomy and its critics" at UCD on 5th March 2007. Hilary Putnam (1926-2016) was an American philosopher, mathematician, and computer scientist who was a central figure in analytic philosophy. He made imp
From playlist Social & Political Philosophy
Science & Technology Q&A for Kids (and others) [Part 23]
Stephen Wolfram hosts a live and unscripted Ask Me Anything about science and technology for all ages. Find the playlist of Q&A's here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-qa Originally livestreamed at: https://twitch.tv/stephen_wolfram Outline of Question & Answer 0:00 Stream starting 2:13 Step
From playlist Stephen Wolfram Ask Me Anything About Science & Technology
SHM - 12/05/17 - La cosmographie dans l'enseignement secondaire (...) - Colette Le Lay
Assumer ou contourner la technicité mathématique dans les apprentissages de la cosmographie (séance préparée par Catherine Radtka et Norbert Verdier) 14 h -16h : - Colette Le Lay (Centre François Viète, Université de Nantes) : « La cosmographie dans l'enseignement secondaire au XIXe si
From playlist Séminaire d'Histoire des Mathématiques
Plato's Philosophy - From Socrates to Sartre (1978)
Thelma Z. Lavine delivers a few lectures on Plato as part of a televised lecture series called 'From Socrates to Sartre, A Historical Introduction to Philosophy'. Note, the music has been edited out. 00:00 Shadow & Substance The Republic; the Socratic Method: the Allegory of the Cave - Pl
From playlist Social & Political Philosophy
Interview at Cirm: Michael Harris
Michael Harris is an American mathematician who deals with number theory and algebra. He made notable contributions to the Langlands program, for which he (alongside Richard Taylor) won the 2007 Clay Research Award. In particular, he (jointly with Taylor), proved the local Langlands conjec
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History of Science and Technology Q&A (April 6, 2022)
Stephen Wolfram hosts a live and unscripted Ask Me Anything about the history of science and technology for all ages. Find the playlist of Q&A's here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-qa Originally livestreamed at: https://twitch.tv/stephen_wolfram If you missed the original livestream of
From playlist Stephen Wolfram Ask Me Anything About Science & Technology
SHM - 12/05/17 - L’élargissement de l’enseignement de la cosmographie (...) - Catherine Radtka
Assumer ou contourner la technicité mathématique dans les apprentissages de la cosmographie (séance préparée par Catherine Radtka et Norbert Verdier) 14 h -16h : - Colette Le Lay (Centre François Viète, Université de Nantes) : « La cosmographie dans l'enseignement secondaire au XIXe si
From playlist Séminaire d'Histoire des Mathématiques
Wittgenstein's Games (A. C. Grayling)
Professor A. C. Grayling discusses the thought of Ludwig Wittgenstein and the intellectual context surrounding his life and work. Note, the audio has been slightly improved. I increased the volume and tried to reduce some of the cell phone interference that occasionally shows up. In any ca
From playlist Wittgenstein
Ali Nesin's Leelavati Prize Laudatio — Gert-Martin Greuel — ICM2018
Ali Nesin and the Nesin Mathematics Village Gert-Martin Greuel ICM 2018 - International Congress of Mathematicians © www.icm2018.org Os direitos sobre todo o material deste canal pertencem ao Instituto de Matemática Pura e Aplicada, sendo vedada a utilização total ou parcial do conte
From playlist Special / Prizes Lectures
Careers in STEM : Why They’re Important
Hey students! A career in applied mathematics isn't just about crunching numbers. It's a path that uses mathematics to solve real-world problems in important, ever-changing areas. But the landscape for this field is evolving and good grades aren't enough to get you where you want to be. Wh
From playlist What is math used for?