Thus much more should fall within the philosophy of mathematics than merely the
Justification of mathematical knowledge, provided through its reconstruction by a foundationist programme. Mathematics is multi-faected and as well as a body of propositional
Knowledge. It can be described in terms of its concepts, characteristics, history and practices. The philosophy of mathematics must account for this complexity, and we also need to ask the
Following qusions. What is the purpose of mathematics? What is the role of human beings in mathematics? How does the subjective knowledge of individuals become the objective knowledge of mathematics? How has mathematical knowledge evolved? How boes its history
Illuminate philosophy of mathematics? W hat is the relationship between mathematics and the
Other areas of human knowledge and experience? Why have the theories of pure mathematics
Proved to so powerful and useful in their applications to science and to practical problems?