On Formally Undecidable Propositions of "Principia Mathematica" and Related Systems (Paperback, New edition)


First English translation of revolutionary paper (1931) that established that even in elementary parts of arithmetic, there are propositions which cannot be proved or disproved within the system. It is thus uncertain that the basic axioms of arithmetic will not give rise to contradictions. Introduction by R. B. Braithwaite.

R220

Or split into 4x interest-free payments of 25% on orders over R50
Learn more

Discovery Miles2200
Delivery AdviceShips in 12 - 17 working days



Product Description

First English translation of revolutionary paper (1931) that established that even in elementary parts of arithmetic, there are propositions which cannot be proved or disproved within the system. It is thus uncertain that the basic axioms of arithmetic will not give rise to contradictions. Introduction by R. B. Braithwaite.

Customer Reviews

No reviews or ratings yet - be the first to create one!

Product Details

General

Imprint

Dover Publications

Country of origin

United States

Release date

April 1992

Availability

Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

First published

April 1992

Authors

Dimensions

203 x 138 x 5mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

72

Edition

New edition

ISBN-13

978-0-486-66980-9

Barcode

9780486669809

Categories

LSN

0-486-66980-7



Trending On Loot