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PHI 131

— Philosophy of Logic & Mathematics

(4 units)

Nature of formal systems and mathematical theories. Selected topics include logical and semantical paradoxes; foundations of mathematics; set theory, type theory, and intuitionistic theory; philosophy of geometry; philosophical implications of Gödels incompleteness results.

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Course Description: Nature of formal systems and mathematical theories. Selected topics include logical and semantical paradoxes; foundations of mathematics; set theory, type theory, and intuitionistic theory; philosophy of geometry; philosophical implications of Gödels incompleteness results. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE). Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

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