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Logic Semantics with the Potential Infinite.

Authors :
Hailperin, Theodore
Source :
History & Philosophy of Logic. May2010, Vol. 31 Issue 2, p145-159. 15p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

A form of quantification logic referred to by the author in earlier papers as being 'ontologically neutral' still made use of the actual infinite in its semantics. Here it is shown that one can have, if one desires, a formal logic that refers in its semantics only to the potential infinite. Included are two new quantifiers generalizing the sentential connectives, equivalence and non-equivalence. There are thus new avenues opening up for exploration in both quantification logic and semantics of the infinite. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01445340
Volume :
31
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
History & Philosophy of Logic
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
50038580
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/01445341003722310