The incompleteness phenomenon : a new course in mathematical logic
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The incompleteness phenomenon : a new course in mathematical logic
A K Peters, c1995
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Includes index
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ISBN 9781568810294
Description
This introduction to mathematical logic takes Goedel's incompleteness theorem as a starting point. It goes beyond a standard text book and should interest everyone from mathematicians to philosophers and general readers who wish to understand the foundations and limitations of modern mathematics.
Table of Contents
Introduction, 1 The Framework of Logic, 2 Completeness, 3 Model Theory, 4 The Incompleteness Theorem. Index.
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:pbk. ISBN 9781568810935
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The authors have written an introduction to logic taking Goedel's incompleteness theorem as a starting point. The book should interest everyone from mathematicians to philosophers and readers who wish to understand the foundations and limitations of rational thinking. It is used as a textbook at major colleges and universities but lends itself to self-study as well.
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