Logic, Induction and Sets

Thomas Forster (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

246 Seiten

2003
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-0-521-53361-4 (ISBN)

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This is an introduction to logic and the axiomatization of set theory from a unique standpoint. Difficult points are presented in an engaging fashion and furthered by the aid of many exercises. Little previous knowledge of logic is required, only a background of standard undergraduate mathematics is assumed.

This is an introduction to logic and the axiomatization of set theory from a unique standpoint. Philosophical considerations, which are often ignored or treated casually, are here given careful consideration, and furthermore the author places the notion of inductively defined sets (recursive datatypes) at the centre of his exposition resulting in a treatment of well established topics that is fresh and insightful. The presentation is engaging, but always great care is taken to illustrate difficult points. Understanding is also aided by the inclusion of many exercises. Little previous knowledge of logic is required of the reader, and only a background of standard undergraduate mathematics is assumed.

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1. Definitions and notations; 2. Recursive datatypes; 3. Partially ordered sets; 4. Propositional calculus; 5. Predicate calculus; 6. Computable functions; 7. Ordinals; 8. Set theory; 9. Answers to selected questions.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	21.7.2003
Reihe/Serie	London Mathematical Society Student Texts
Zusatzinfo	Worked examples or Exercises
Verlagsort	Cambridge
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 229 mm
Gewicht	340 g
Themenwelt	Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik ► Logik / Mengenlehre
ISBN-10	0-521-53361-9 / 0521533619
ISBN-13	978-0-521-53361-4 / 9780521533614
Zustand	Neuware