Kurt Gel and the Foundations of Mathematics: Horizons of Truth (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521761444)

This volume commemorates the life, work, and foundational views of Kurt G del (1906-1978), most famous for his hallmark works on the completeness of first-order logic, the incompleteness of number theory, and the consistency - with the other widely accepted axioms of set theory - of the axiom of choice and of the generalized continuum hypothesis. It explores current research, advances, and ideas for future directions not only in the foundations of mathematics and logic, but also in the fields of computer science, artificial intelligence, physics, cosmology, philosophy, theology, and the history of science. The discussion is supplemented by personal reflections from several scholars who knew G del personally, providing some interesting insights into his life. By putting his ideas and life's work into the context of current thinking and perceptions, this book will extend the impact of G del's fundamental work in mathematics, logic, philosophy, and other disciplines for future generations of researchers.

Author: Matthias Baaz
ISBN-10: 0521761441
ISBN-13: 9780521761444
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 06/06/2011
Pages: 540
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.45lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.30d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 06/01/2012