Laura Kotewska

Laura Kotewska, a Lecturer in education and philosophy at the University of Sydney, explores the intriguing intersection of mathematics and moral self-cultivation. She delves into the thoughts of 17th-century Port Royalists, showcasing their critiques of mathematics as 'useless' for happiness, yet emphasizing its potential in nurturing moral virtues. Kotewska highlights how mathematical reasoning can cultivate character and how it was used as an indirect educational tool to instill virtues in students, offering valuable lessons for today's science and philosophy.