Foundations without Foundationalism

A Case for Second-Order Logic

Szerző: Stewart Shapiro

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Kiadó: Oxford University Press

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The central contention of this book is that second-order logic has a central role to play in laying...

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Szerző

Stewart Shapiro

Nyelv

Angol

Kötés

Könyv - Kemény kötésű

Kiadva

1991

oldal

300

EAN

9780198533917

ISBN

0198533918

Enbook ID

04527421

Kiadó

Oxford University Press

Súly

659

Méretek

161 x 242 x 24

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The central contention of this book is that second-order logic has a central role to play in laying the foundations of mathematics. In order to develop the argument fully, the author presents a detailed development of higher-order logic, including a comprehensive discussion of its semantics. Professor Shapiro demonstrates the prevalence of second-order notions in mathematics is practised, and also the extent to which mathematical concepts can be formulated in second-order languages . He shows how first-order languages are insufficient to codify many concepts in contemporary mathematics, and thus that higher-order logic is needed to fully reflect current mathematics. Throughout, the emphasis is on discussing the philosophical and historical issues associated with this subject, and the implications that they have for foundational studies. For the most part, the author assumes little more than a familiarity with logic as might be gained from a beginning graduate course which includes the incompleteness of arithmetic and the Lowenheim-Skolem theorems. All those concerned with the foundations of mathematics will find this a thought-provoking discussion of some of the central issues in this subject.

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