Informal versus formal mathematics |
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Authors: | Francisco Antonio Doria |
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Institution: | 1.Institute for Advanced Studies,University of S?o Paulo,S?o Paulo,Brazil |
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Abstract: | We discuss Kunen’s algorithmic implementation of a proof for the Paris–Harrington theorem, and the author’s and da Costa’s
proposed “exotic” formulation for the P = NP hypothesis. Out of those two examples we ponder the relation between mathematics within an axiomatic framework, and intuitive
or informal mathematics.
The author is Visiting Researcher at IEA/USP, Professor of Communications, Emeritus, at the Federal University in Rio de Janeiro,
and a full member of the Brazilian Academy of Philosophy. |
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Keywords: | Informal mathematics Formalized mathematics Consistency of arithmetic P vs NP |
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