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The Ocularcentric Paradigm in Mathematics: Historical Roots and Contemporary Consequences

Artigo2026

Michele Mele ORCID; Győző Molnár

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Although recent decades have observed rapid developments in technology, communication, and educational practice, contemporary culture remains deeply shaped by the so-called ocularcentric paradigm: the assumption that sight is the principal sense and that knowledge is fundamentally derived from visual inspection. This approach is particularly pronounced in mathematics, a discipline commonly associated with demonstrable certainty, while also being frequently regarded as dependent upon graphical representation of abstract ideas. As a result, mathematical activity is often non-accessible to individuals with low or no sight. This paper seeks to challenge this pervasive misconception. It first traces the historical emergence of ocularcentrism, with particular attention to its entrenchment in Western intellectual traditions. It then examines a selection of notable contributions by blind scientists over the past three centuries, highlighting the generative, structural influence that blindness exerted on their cognitive approaches, research practices, and innovative achievements. By foregrounding these often-overlooked epistemic dynamics, the paper argues for a reconsideration of blindness not as a deficit, but as a potentially productive mode of engaging with mathematical thought.

Dados da obra

Tipo
Artigo
Periódico
Disability Studies Quarterly, v. 45, n. 4
Editora
The Ohio State University Libraries
Ano
2026 (2026-09)
Idioma
en
Palavras-chave
ocularcentrism; disability studies; mathematics education; blind mathematicians; epistemic diversity; visual culture
Temas
Inclusão
DOI
10.18061/dsq.7108
ISSN
1041-5718, 2159-8371
Acesso
Acesso aberto
Fontes
DOAJ — Directory of Open Access Journals
Na Biblioteca desde
01/10/2026 · verificada em 03/10/2026

Como citar

ABNT
MELE, Michele; MOLNÁR, Győző. The Ocularcentric Paradigm in Mathematics: Historical Roots and Contemporary Consequences. Disability Studies Quarterly, v. 45, n. 4, 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.18061/dsq.7108.

APA

Mele, M., & Molnár, G. (2026). The Ocularcentric Paradigm in Mathematics: Historical Roots and Contemporary Consequences. Disability Studies Quarterly, 45(4). https://doi.org/10.18061/dsq.7108

BibTeX
@article{mele2026,
  author = {Mele, Michele and Molnár, Győző},
  title = {The Ocularcentric Paradigm in Mathematics: Historical Roots and Contemporary Consequences},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Disability Studies Quarterly},
  volume = {45},
  number = {4},
  publisher = {The Ohio State University Libraries},
  doi = {10.18061/dsq.7108},
  language = {en}
}
RIS
TY  - JOUR
AU  - Mele, Michele
AU  - Molnár, Győző
TI  - The Ocularcentric Paradigm in Mathematics: Historical Roots and Contemporary Consequences
PY  - 2026
JO  - Disability Studies Quarterly
VL  - 45
IS  - 4
DO  - 10.18061/dsq.7108
LA  - en
ER  -

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