Constructive Mathematics - How to Not Believe in the Law of Excluded Middle
Hausdorff Center for Mathematics via YouTube
Overview
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Explore constructive mathematics and challenge traditional logical principles in this thought-provoking lecture. Delve into the concept of rejecting the Law of Excluded Middle, a fundamental principle in classical logic, and discover alternative approaches to mathematical reasoning. Learn how constructive mathematics differs from classical mathematics, and gain insights into its applications and implications for mathematical foundations. Examine the philosophical and practical aspects of constructive thinking, and understand how it can lead to new perspectives in mathematical problem-solving and theorem-proving.
Syllabus
Andrej Bauer: Constructive Mathematics - How to not believe in the Law of Excluded Middle
Taught by
Hausdorff Center for Mathematics