Logic

Gödel’s Second Incompleteness Theorem

Gödel's second incompleteness theorem states that no consistent formal system strong enough to include basic arithmetic can prove its own…

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Gödel’s First Incompleteness Theorem

Gödel's First Incompleteness Theorem states that any consistent formal system capable of basic arithmetic contains true statements that are unprovable…

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Gödel-Dummett Logic

A distinct intuitionistic logic, Gödel-Dummett logic incorporates a principle of maximal elements. This allows it to articulate specific intermediate truth…

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Gödel Numbering

Gödel numbering assigns unique natural numbers to symbols, formulas, and proofs in formal systems. This allows mathematical statements to be…

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Truth-Value Glut

A truth-value glut arises in formal semantics when a theory assigns multiple truth values to a single sentence, often due…

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Glivenko’s Theorem

Glivenko's theorem in logic connects classical and intuitionistic systems. It states that any formula provable in classical logic is also…

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Generalized Quantifiers: Beyond ‘All’ and ‘Some’

Generalized quantifiers extend logical and linguistic expression beyond basic 'all' or 'some'. They enable nuanced statements about quantities like 'most',…

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Geach-Kaplan Sentence

A sentence type probing philosophy of language and logic. It highlights issues of context-dependence, referential opacity, and the boundaries of…

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Gap – Truth-Value Gap

A truth-value gap occurs when a statement lacks a definite truth value (true or false). This concept is crucial in…

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Frege’s Theorem

Frege's theorem establishes that arithmetic is reducible to logic. It demonstrates how basic arithmetic principles can be derived from logical…

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