Metalogic - An Introduction to the Metatheory of Standard First Order Logic

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.

About the author

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.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Geoffrey Hunter, Hunter Geoffrey
• Publisher: University Of California Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.06.1973
• EAN: 9780520023567
• ISBN: 978-0-520-02356-7
• No. of pages: 302
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Basic principles; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; MATHEMATICS / Logic, Mathematical logic