Proving First Order Logic in Machover's Text

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

This discussion focuses on proving first-order logic statements as outlined in Maurice Machover's "Set Theory, Logic, and their Limitations." Key statements include the implications of $\sigma \vDash \alpha \rightarrow \forall x\alpha$, the equality of terms leading to function equality $\sigma \vDash s_1 = t_1 \rightarrow ... \rightarrow fs_1...s_n=ft_1...t_n$, and the substitution property $\sigma \vDash \forall x \alpha \rightarrow \alpha(x/t)$. Participants seek clarification on the necessary steps to validate these logical assertions within the framework provided by Machover.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of first-order logic syntax and semantics
  • Familiarity with the concepts of logical entailment and substitution
  • Knowledge of function symbols and equality in formal logic
  • Basic comprehension of set theory as it relates to logic
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the proof techniques for first-order logic entailment
  • Explore the role of substitution in logical expressions
  • Investigate the implications of function equality in first-order logic
  • Review Machover's text for detailed examples and proofs related to the discussed statements
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for students of mathematical logic, educators teaching formal logic, and researchers exploring the foundations of set theory and logic. It provides insights into the complexities of first-order logic proofs and their applications.

pooj4
Messages
4
Reaction score
0
Trouble working through Set theory, Logic, and their Limitations by Maurice Machover. Particularly these

1. $\sigma \vDash \alpha \rightarrow \forall x\alpha$ where $x$ does not occur in a free $\alpha$

2. $\sigma \vDash s_1 = t_1 \rightarrow ... \rightarrow s_n = t_n \rightarrow fs_1...s_n=ft_1...t_n$

3. $\sigma \vDash \forall x \alpha \rightarrow \alpha(x/t)$ (appealing to the fact that generally $\alpha(x/t)^\sigma = {\alpha}^{\sigma(x/t^\sigma )})$
 
Physics news on Phys.org
What exactly has to be done?
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 27 ·
Replies
27
Views
4K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
4K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 23 ·
Replies
23
Views
4K