摘要：In the more recent philosophy of mathematics, mathematics is seen as a cultural product. In this view, it
is not easy to explain the high level of coherence of mathematical theories and concepts and the wide
spread consensus among mathematicians. As these phenomena are cited in orer to negate the cultural
relativity of mathematics, it is worth searching for explanations. In this article, attempts at explanations
are given by looking at the historical development of mathematical concepts and theories. In the last
section, consequences for teaching and learning mathematics are briefly discussed.
