Mathematical Logic

Upward Löwenheim–Skolem Theorem

The upward Löwenheim–Skolem theorem states that if a first-order theory has an infinite model, it has models of arbitrarily large…

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Semi-Decidable Theory

A semi-decidable theory allows for an algorithm to list all its theorems. However, it may not offer a way to…

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Recursive Function Theory

Recursive function theory explores the properties of recursive functions, focusing on their computability and classification within complexity hierarchies. It's fundamental…

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Löwenheim–Skolem Theorem

A fundamental theorem in mathematical logic stating that any countable theory with an infinite model has models of all infinite…

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Inner Models in Set Theory

An inner model is a substructure of a larger model of set theory. It's a fundamental concept for understanding the…

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Henkin Sentence

A Henkin sentence is a self-referential statement that asserts its own provability within a formal system. It's a foundational concept…

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Gödel Sentence

A self-referential sentence in formal systems, a Gödel sentence demonstrates incompleteness theorems by asserting its own unprovability within that system.…

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Downward Löwenheim–Skolem Theorem

The downward Löwenheim–Skolem theorem states that if a theory has an infinite model, it has a model of every infinite…

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Diagonalization Lemma

A crucial lemma in Gödel's incompleteness theorems. It states that for any formula with one free variable, there exists a…

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Church’s Theorem

Church's theorem proves the undecidability of fundamental decision problems in logic, like the Entscheidungsproblem. It demonstrates that no logic can…

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