Mathematik und Ethik: eine Überlegung für zukünftige Lehrpersonen

Abstract: Mathematical modelling and ethics have more touching points than most of us would like to admit. Everyday decisions are often reasoned by mathematical arguments. Mathematics teachers belong to those mathematically literate, who must point out mistakes in public discussions and reflect on them in their teaching to educate students to become critical thinkers. Ethical questions arise in mathematical modelling problems from two possible contexts. The first question is what values are reflected in the modelling problem. The other question is about the ethical implications of applying mathematical models to real problems.