A Profile of Mathematical Logic (Paperback)

Howard Delong

ISBN 10: 0486434753 / ISBN 13: 9780486434759

Verlag: Dover Publications Inc., New York, 2004

Beschreibung

Paperback. Anyone seeking a readable and relatively brief guide to logic can do no better than this classic introduction. A treat for both the intellect and the imagination, it profiles the development of logic from ancient to modern times and compellingly examines the nature of logic and its philosophical implications. No prior knowledge of logic is necessary; readers need only an acquaintance with high school mathematics. The author emphasizes understanding, rather than technique, and focuses on such topics as the historical reasons for the formation of Aristotelian logic, the rise of mathematical logic after more than 2,000 years of traditional logic, the nature of the formal axiomatic method and the reasons for its use, and the main results of metatheory and their philosophic import. The treatment of the Godel metatheorems is especially detailed and clear, and answers to the problems appear at the end. This introduction to mathematical logic explores philosophical issues and Godel's Theorem. Its widespread influence extends to the author of Godel, Escher, Bach, whose Pulitzer Prize-winning book was inspired by this work. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780486434759

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: A Profile of Mathematical Logic (Paperback)
• Verlag: Dover Publications Inc., New York
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2004
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0486434753
• ISBN-13: 9780486434759
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: new

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Inhaltsangabe

This text explores the historical reasons for the formation of Aristotelian logic, the rise of mathematical logic, the nature of the formal axiomatic method and its use, and the main results of metatheory and their import. 1971 edition. Includes 22 figures and 19 tables. Appendixes. Bibliography. Indexes.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.