Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around identifying the best places to study mathematical logic at the postgraduate level in the UK. Participants share their insights and seek opinions on universities that offer strong programs in this field.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant suggests Manchester as a potential leading university for studying logic, but expresses uncertainty about this claim.
- Another participant notes the lack of UK-based members in the forum, indicating that they may not be the best source for this specific inquiry.
- A third participant shares a link to a resource that may provide information on universities, although it is noted that it focuses on philosophy departments rather than mathematics departments.
- A later reply mentions that historically, strong groups in mathematical logic have been found at universities such as Oxford, Manchester, Leeds, and Queen Mary London, but acknowledges that this information may be outdated.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the best university for studying mathematical logic, and multiple competing views regarding the strength of different programs remain. There is also uncertainty about the relevance of the shared resources.
Contextual Notes
Some participants express limitations in their knowledge about the current landscape of postgraduate programs in the UK, particularly in relation to mathematical logic within mathematics departments.