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Independence-Friendly Logic

Independence-Friendly (IF) logic extends first-order logic, enabling richer expressions of quantifier scope and dependence. It's particularly useful in game-theoretical semantics…

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Inclusive First-Order Logic Explained

Inclusive first-order logic is a flexible variant that permits empty domains, unlike standard first-order logic which mandates at least one…

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Higher-Order Logic

Higher-order logic extends first-order logic by enabling quantification over predicates and other higher-order entities. It offers greater expressive power for…

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Henkin Semantics

Henkin semantics offers a flexible alternative to standard first-order semantics, allowing quantifiers to range over restricted domains within models. This…

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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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First-Order Variables in Logic

First-order variables are placeholders for individuals within a specific domain in first-order logic. They are fundamental to expressing general statements…

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First-Order Theory

A first-order theory formalizes mathematical reasoning using first-order logic. It defines relationships between individuals, properties, and relations, forming the foundation…

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First-Order Logic

First-order logic (FOL) is a formal system using quantifiers like 'for all' and 'there exists' to reason about individuals. It's…

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First-Degree Entailment (FDE)

FDE is a logical system that allows propositions to be both true and false, or neither, rejecting the law of…

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Compactness Theorem

A fundamental theorem in mathematical logic asserting that if every finite subset of a set of sentences is satisfiable, then…

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