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Foundations Without Foundationalism: A Case for Second-Order Logic

Name: Foundations Without Foundationalism: A Case for Second-Order Logic
Brand: OUP Oxford
SKU: 9780198250296
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ISBN: 9780198250296

FOUNDATIONS W/O FOUNDATIONALIS

Contributor(s): Shapiro, Stewart Author Format: Paperback

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ISBN	9780198250296
Subtitle	FOUNDATIONS W/O FOUNDATIONALIS
Publisher	OUP Oxford
Publication date	November 1999
Language	English
MRP	£59.00 GBP
Page count	300
Item weight	94 g

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 description of higher-order logic, including a comprehensive discussion of its semantics. He goes on to demonstrate the prevalence of second-order concepts in mathematics and the extent to which mathematical ideas can be formulated in higher-order logic. He also shows how first-order languages are often insufficient to codify many concepts in contemporary mathematics, and thus that both first- and higher-order logics are needed to fully reflect current work. Throughout, the emphasis is on discussing the associated philosophical and historical issues and the implications they have for foundational studies. For the most part, the author assumes little more than a familiarity with logic comparable to that provided in 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 the field today.

Foundations Without Foundationalism: A Case for Second-Order Logic

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Shapiro, Stewart Author

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