Truth, goodness and beauty in mathematics teaching

Abstract

Mathematics is the unity of truth, goodness and beauty. In mathematics teaching, we should embody three levels of content: the imparting of knowledge and methods reflecting the truth of mathematics; the application of thoughts and methods reflecting the goodness of mathematics; the appreciation of mathematics reflecting the beauty of mathematics. Thus, the combination of rational spirit and humanistic spirit of mathematics can be realized, and the unity of truth, goodness and beauty in mathematics education can be achieved. Mathematics Subject Classification: 00A30