arithmetic

Subtraction

Subtraction is a fundamental arithmetic operation. It involves finding the difference between two numbers, known as the minuend and the…

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Cardinal Numeral

Cardinal numerals represent quantity, answering 'how many?'. They are fundamental to counting, measurement, and basic arithmetic, forming the bedrock of…

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The Successor Function in Arithmetic and Logic

The successor function, denoted S(n) = n + 1, is a foundational concept in arithmetic and logic, defining the next…

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Non-Standard Models in Logic and Mathematics

A non-standard model adheres to a theory's axioms but possesses unintended properties. It's crucial for demonstrating a theory's consistency and…

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Neo-Fregeanism: A Modern Approach to Logicism

Neo-Fregeanism revives Frege's logicist project, aiming to base mathematics on logic. It utilizes Hume's Principle and other axioms to ground…

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Natural Numbers

The set of positive integers, often denoted by N, typically including zero. Natural numbers form the foundation for counting, ordering,…

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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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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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Commutativity

Commutativity is a fundamental property in mathematics where the order of operands in a binary operation does not affect the…

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