This document discusses the philosophy of mathematics education. It aims to help students understand the main problems in mathematics through its history, characteristics, and relationship to other fields. Key topics covered include definitions of philosophy from thinkers like Plato and Kant, the roles and bases of philosophy, divisions of philosophy according to subject matter like mathematical and educational philosophy, and perspectives on mathematics from philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, and Leibniz. The document provides an overview of the philosophy of mathematics education.