Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Mathematical practice


 * The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review).  No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was keep per WP:SNOW. (non-admin closure) GeoffreyT2000 (talk) 02:07, 21 September 2018 (UTC)

Mathematical practice

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No sources or non-opinion content. After reading the discussion on WT:MATH, I think it needs to be fixed (converted to something (at least theoretically) sourceable), changed to a Wikipedia essay, or deleted. — Arthur Rubin (talk) 03:32, 19 September 2018 (UTC)
 * Speedy Keep The nomination makes no clear proposal; it just lists some issues and wants the article discussing in a general way. But we already have an appropriate discussion in progress, as the nomination notes, and so this is forum shopping.  As for the topic, it might be difficult as it is rather broad in nature, as it will tend to have at least three strands:
 * the way in which mathematics is performed at the cutting edge, from the geometry of Euclid to modern techniques such as computer-assisted proof
 * pedagogy – the way in which mathematics is studied and taught, from rote learning of multiplication tables to mastery
 * philosophy – the way in which the practice of mathematics affects its nature. For example, did you know that Italian mathematicians used to hold votes to determine whether a proof was correct or not? See The Changing Nature of Mathematical Proof.
 * These aspects are covered in numerous substantial sources and so the topic is highly notable. A selection follows. Andrew D. (talk) 05:19, 19 September 2018 (UTC)
 * Standards for Mathematical Practice
 * The Philosophy of Mathematical Practice
 * Metaphysical Myths, Mathematical Practice
 * Model Theory and the Philosophy of Mathematical Practice
 * Mathematics Under the Microscope: Notes on Cognitive Aspects of Mathematical Practice
 * Philosophical Perspectives on Mathematical Practice
 * Imperialist rhetoric and mathematical practice in early modern England
 * Mathematical Cultures
 * Note: This debate has been included in the Article Rescue Squadron's list of content for rescue consideration. Andrew D. (talk) 06:50, 19 September 2018 (UTC)


 * Keep. The existing article is certainly not good, but it can be improved with the work of a few minutes. I have found one reference. I dislike nominations here that make no attempt to follow the guideline at WP:BEFORE. Charles Matthews (talk) 07:15, 19 September 2018 (UTC)
 * Keep. A couple more sources (I read them in fall 2016, actually, and quite liked them): MJ Barany and D MacKenzie, Chalk: Materials and concepts in mathematics research; A Warwick, Masters of theory: Cambridge and the rise of mathematical physics. Enterprisey (talk!) 07:55, 19 September 2018 (UTC)
 * Snow keep for reasons cited by Andrew D.. No compliance with WP:Before. This attempt to delete was a waste of a lot of valuable editors' time. 7&amp;6=thirteen (☎) 15:16, 19 September 2018 (UTC)
 * Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Mathematics-related deletion discussions. XOR&#39;easter (talk) 16:14, 19 September 2018 (UTC)


 * Keep. A notable subject and cleanup by deletion is not the way forward except in the most egregious cases. SpinningSpark 17:15, 19 September 2018 (UTC)
 * Keep. The article needs additional citations but is a notable topic. Kind Tennis Fan (talk) 01:32, 20 September 2018 (UTC)


 * The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.