mathematical logic

Logicism: Reducing Mathematics to Logic

Logicism is the philosophical view that mathematics is a branch of logic. Proponents believe all mathematical truths can be derived…

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Löb’s Theorem

Löb's theorem in mathematical logic states that if a system can prove that a statement implies its own provability, then…

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Linear Logics

Linear logic treats logical operations as resource-consuming, unlike classical logic's reusable assumptions. It's a subfield of logic focusing on resource…

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Lambda Calculus

A formal system for computation based on function abstraction and application. It uses variable binding and substitution to express computation,…

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Kreisel-Putnam Logic

A logic designed for higher-order quantification and modalities. It emerged from discussions on the foundations of mathematics by Kreisel and…

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Intuitionism

Intuitionism is a philosophy of mathematics that questions the existence of the mathematical infinite and the completeness of mathematical truth.…

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Interpolation Theorem

A theorem stating that if A implies B is provable, a formula C exists using only common symbols. Both A…

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Intermediate Logic

Intermediate logic systems bridge the gap between intuitionistic and classical logic. They offer greater expressive power than intuitionistic logic while…

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Infinitary: Understanding Infinite Expressions in Logic and Computation

Explore infinitary concepts, dealing with expressions of infinite length in logic, languages, and operations. Essential for advanced theoretical computer science…

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Indirect Proof

An indirect proof, also known as proof by contradiction, involves assuming the opposite of what you want to prove. If…

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