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The Philosophy of mathematics education is an interdisciplinary area of study and research based on the intersection of the fields of mathematics education and the philosophy of mathematics, the latter being understood in an inclusive sense to include multidisciplinary theorizing about mathematics incorporating philosophical, sociological, anthropological, semiotic, historical, ethnomathematical, etc., perspectives.

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Question. Are questions about "philosophy" of mathematics education on-topic here in MESE?

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    $\begingroup$ I agree with quid's answer (Yes - obviously) but note that the wikipage linked to provides "further details" in a paper by Paul Ernest; it also mentions a journal published/edited by Ernest. This journal (Philosophy of Mathematics Education Journal) is unrefereed, and I have not heard positive comments about it; I would be happy to learn if others have heard otherwise. $\endgroup$
    – Benjamin Dickman
    Commented Mar 30, 2014 at 23:53
  • $\begingroup$ @BenjaminDickman, but according to this, the journal is "peer-reviewed." But I do agree with you that the journal does not seem to be a serious one. $\endgroup$
    – JRN
    Commented Mar 31, 2014 at 3:08
  • $\begingroup$ @JoelReyesNoche In the most recent issue, people.exeter.ac.uk/PErnest/pome27/index.html, "For details of the Aims of the Journal and Editorial policy see earlier issues up to no. 19." From #19 (people.exeter.ac.uk/PErnest/pome19/index.htm) and earlier: Editorial policy. In keeping with the aims of the journal the editorial hand is used very lightly. This is an international unrefereed journal which aims to stimulate the sharing of ideas for no other reason than an interest in the ideas and love of discussion among its contributors and readers. (Interpret as you see fit...) $\endgroup$
    – Benjamin Dickman
    Commented Mar 31, 2014 at 3:13
  • $\begingroup$ The Wikipedia entry for the journal is in error, then. $\endgroup$
    – JRN
    Commented Mar 31, 2014 at 3:14
  • $\begingroup$ @BenjaminDickman The description at the website has now changed slightly: "Editorial policy. The editorial hand is used very lightly. This is an international refereed journal which aims to stimulate the sharing of ideas for no reason other than an interest in these ideas and love of discussion among its contributors and readers." $\endgroup$
    – JRN
    Commented Apr 7, 2020 at 6:45

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Yes. Obviously -- it is hoped -- with the restriction that they fulfil the standards generally applicable to questions on this site and on the SE network; especially regarding 'opinion based' and 'too broad.'

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