Boggle brains with this fully resourced philosophy lesson explores the fundamental nature, assumptions, foundations, and implications of mathematics! This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format. The resource cannot be edited. This fully resourced philosophy lesson is ideal for teachers who want to explore philosophy of mathematics with students aged 8-16*; we’ve carefully selected the most significant issues and questions relating to philosophy of science so that young learners can engage in fun philosophical discussions and debates. This session explores topics such as: The nature of mathematics The unique nature of mathematical knowledge Theories of mathematics such as logicism, intuitionism and formalism The link between mathematics and the natural world The idea that mathematics can be beautiful The big question asked in this session is “Are mathematical laws invented or discovered?”. Using a variety of engaging activities students will discuss and debate a wide range of other philosophical questions such as What is a number? What is the purpose of mathematics? To what extent is nature itself governed by mathematical principles, rules and laws? Does a mathematical law refer to physical reality or is it only a mental construct with no bearing on reality? Students will also analyse and evaluate an eclectic mix of philosophical claims such as: “Mathematical knowledge is something we discover entirely through studying the physical world” “Numbers never lie” “Mathematics is the best way to objectively understand the world” This session uses our unique format for philosophy teaching resources and features an integrated menu that allows teachers to select from a variety of starter, main, plenary, assessment and end-of-lesson reflection activities This resource is especially suitable for teachers of mathematics who are looking to explore the fundamental nature, assumptions, foundations, and implications of mathematics more deeply with students and bring philosophy, philosophical thinking and critical thinking into their maths lessons. The file is a non-editable PowerPoint Show: no planning or preparation is required, just run the file and the intuitive menu system will make delivering a powerful philosophy session very easy!