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Very Short Introductions

Gödel's Theorem: A Very Short Introduction

Moore, A. W. (Tutorial Fellow at St Hugh's College, and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oxford)

Gödel's Theorem: A Very Short Introduction

Very Short Introductions

Gödel's Theorem: A Very Short Introduction

Very Short Introductions: Gödel's Theorem: A Very Short Introduction

 

When Kurt Gödel published his celebrated theorem, showing that no axiomatization can determine the whole truth and nothing but the truth concerning arithmetic, it had a profound impact on mathematical ideas and philosophical thought.


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Kurt Gödel first published his celebrated theorem, showing that no axiomatization can determine the whole truth and nothing but the truth concerning arithmetic, nearly a century ago. The theorem challenged prevalent presuppositions about the nature of mathematics and was consequently of considerable mathematical interest, while also raising various deep philosophical questions. Gödel's Theorem has since established itself as a landmark intellectual achievement, having a profound impact on today's mathematical ideas. Gödel and his theorem have attracted something of a cult following, though his theorem is often misunderstood.

This Very Short Introduction places the theorem in its intellectual and historical context, and explains the key concepts as well as common misunderstandings of what it actually states. A. W. Moore provides a clear statement of the theorem, presenting two proofs, each of which has something distinctive to teach about its content. Moore also discusses the most important philosophical implications of the theorem. In particular, Moore addresses the famous question of whether the theorem shows the human mind to have mathematical powers beyond those of any possible computer

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ISBN
9780192847850
Pagina's
160
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Serie
Very Short Introductions
NUR
910
Druk
1
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Paperback / softback
Taal
Engels
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OUP Oxford

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