2021
DOI: 10.1177/1354067x211032872
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Changes in ancient Egyptian mathematical artifacts from a cultural-historical activity theory perspective

Abstract: The aim of the present article is to analyze changes in artifacts used for mathematics and for mathematics education in ancient Egypt using Vygotskian theory and cultural-historical activity theory (CHAT). Although CHAT often deemphasizes the historical evolution of artifacts, this evolution can be explained by contradictions within activity systems and between activity systems (such as schools and workplaces) and through the process of externalization. This analysis demonstrates that artifacts develop over hi… Show more

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