[52] In his 1970 essay, titled simply Piaget's theory, Piaget says that reflecting abstraction is the general constructive process of mathematics: it has served, for example, to construct algebra out of arithmetic, as a set of operations on operations [ note 13 ].52] In his 1970 essay, titled simply Piaget's theory, Piaget says that reflecting abstraction is the general constructive process of mathematics: it has served, for example, to construct algebra out of arithmetic, as a set of operations on operations [ note 13 ].
symbolism. n. 1. the representation of something in symbolic form or the attribution of symbolic meaning or character to something. 2. a system of symbols or symbolic representation. 3. a symbolic significance or quality.
Symbolism allows people to communicate beyond the limits of language. Humans use symbolism all the time. Words themselves are mere symbols for something else. A symbol is a person, place, or object that stands for something beyond itself. National, religious, and cultural symbols have standard interpretations as well as a personal significance for each individual. For example, the American flag symbolizes the United States of America.