| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7551828 | Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Mathematical objects are first intrduced with reference to previously existing objects. ⺠The new object is sometimes places in a different context than the object it is introduced with reference to. ⺠This picture fits both the introduction of Riemann surfaces and convex bodies by Minkowski. ⺠We note that it can be fruitful to consider a mathematical problem in a new context, but that not all correspondences between contexts lead to success.
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Authors
Tinne Hoff Kjeldsen, Jessica Carter,