second-order logic

Second-Order Logic Explained

Second-order logic enhances first-order logic by enabling quantification over predicates and relations, not just individuals. It offers greater expressive power…

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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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Aristotelian Comprehension Schema

The Aristotelian comprehension schema, represented as (∃x)Φ → (∃Y)(∀x)(Yx ↔ Φ) in second-order logic, defines the existence of a property…

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