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Godel's theorem : a very short introduction

By: Publication details: Oxford University Press, 2022 Oxford :Description: xx, 128 p.; ill., 18 cmISBN:
  • 9780192847850
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 511.3 MOO
Summary: When Kurt Goedel 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. Adrian Moore places the theorem in its intellectual and historical context, explaining the key concepts and misunderstandings.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

When Kurt Goedel 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. Adrian Moore places the theorem in its intellectual and historical context, explaining the key concepts and misunderstandings.

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