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Intuition in Science and Mathematics

by H. Fischbein · first published 1899

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  • rramadass · Feb 23, 2026 · Recommends

    Nice. There is also Intuition in Science and Mathematics: An Educational Approach by Efraim Fischbein - https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/0-306-47237-6

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  • rramadass · Sep 1, 2025 · Mentions

    …other graphical means) in conjunction with algebra, and where applicable, include caveats/limitations, but always with the aim and focus of teaching concepts and not mere computation. References: 1) Intuition in Science and Mathematics: An Educational Approach by Efraim Fischbein - https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/0-306-47237-6 2) The efficiency of visualization through geometry at mathematics education: a theoretical framework…

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  • 10ren · May 29, 2009 · Mentions

    …It is by logic we prove, it is by intuition that we invent - Henri Poincaré The article is talking about consciously formulated conjectures, not about instantaneous insight, discussed here: p.62 of Intuition in science and mathematics: http://books.google.com/books?id=qqGWlEwWj5UC&pg=PA62&#3...

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