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Abstract
Whenever one justification for learning mathematics is questioned, educationists have usually been ready to offer an alternative rationale. Often this involves presenting (or re-presenting) the subject in a new light. This paper will consider the implications of trying to invoke creativity in mathematics. We shall argue that 'creativity' is a complex notion and should only be applied to mathematics with caution and attention to meaning.