Visual Reasoning and Intuition in Mathematics

International Public Conference from June 29 to July 1, 2017, at Freie Universität Berlin

‘ 170/2017 from Jun 26, 2017

A conference to be held at the Institute of Philosophy, Freie Universität Berlin from June 29 to July 1, 2017, will address visual reasoning and intuition. Scholars from Germany and abroad will discuss how Kant’s idea of the decisive role of "Anschauung" (intuition) in mathematics can be rehabilitated. They will examine how understanding visual practices can change notions of mathematical thinking, as well as look into which opportunities arise from digitalization and how they transform mathematical practice. The conference language will be English. The conference is public, and admission is free. ...