This work is widely cited in educational research and is available through various academic and commercial platforms:
Paul Ernest's is a seminal work that challenges the "absolutist" view of mathematics—the idea that it is an infallible body of objective truth. Instead, Ernest argues that mathematics is a social construction , a product of human inventiveness and cultural history. Core Philosophical Shift
Ernest identifies five distinct groups (e.g., Industrial Trainers, Old Humanists, Progressive Educators) each with their own values and aims for math education.
Suggests math is changing and open to revision. This encourages a pedagogy of problem posing and investigation where students create their own mathematical meaning. Key Themes and Social Implications