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Metalogic: An Introduction to the Metatheory of Standard First Order Logic
Geoffrey Hunter
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Paperback. Provides readers with complete proofs of the fundamental metatheorems of standard (that is, basically truth-functional) first order logic. This title includes a complete proof of the undecidability of first order logic, the most important fact about logic to emerge from the work of the last half-century. Num Pages: 302 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PBCD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 136 x 209 x 18. Weight in Grams: 354. An Introduction to the Metatheory of Standard First Order Logic. 302 pages, Ill. Provides readers with complete proofs of the fundamental metatheorems of standard (that is, basically truth-functional) first order logic. This title includes a complete proof of the undecidability of first order logic, the most important fact about logic to emerge from the work of the last half-century. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: PBCD. Dimension: 136 x 209 x 18. Weight: 338.
This work makes available to readers without specialized training in mathematics complete proofs of the fundamental metatheorems of standard (i.e., basically truth-functional) first order logic. Included is a complete proof, accessible to non-mathematicians, of the undecidability of first order logic, the most important fact about logic to emerge from the work of the last half-century. Hunter explains concepts of mathematics and set theory along the way for the benefit of non-mathematicians. He also provides ample exercises with comprehensive answers.
This work makes available to readers without specialized training in mathematics complete proofs of the fundamental metatheorems of standard (i.e., basically truth-functional) first order logic. Included is a complete proof, accessible to non-mathematicians, of the undecidability of first order logic, the most important fact about logic to emerge from the work of the last half-century. Hunter explains concepts of mathematics and set theory along the way for the benefit of non-mathematicians. He also provides ample exercises with comprehensive answers.
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
302
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Condition
New
Weight
360g
Number of Pages
302
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520023567
SKU
V9780520023567
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About Geoffrey Hunter
Geoffrey Hunter, now retired, has taught in the Department of Logic and Metaphysics at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland, and has also taught in Canada, England, the United States, and Wales.
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