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Lectures on the Curry-Howard isomorphism
Title:
Lectures on the Curry-Howard isomorphism
Author:
Sørensen, Morten Heine.
ISBN:
9780444520777
9780080478920
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Edition:
1st ed.
Publication Information:
Amsterdam ; Boston [MA] : Elsevier, 2006.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xiv, 442 pages) : illustrations.
Series:
Studies in logic and the foundations of mathematics, v. 149
Studies in logic and the foundations of mathematics ; v. 149.
Contents:
Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1. Typefree lambda-calculus -- 2. Intuitionistic logic -- 3. Simply typed lambdacalculus -- 4. The Curry-Howard isomorphism -- 5. Proofs as combinators -- 6. Classical logic and control operators -- 7. Sequent calculus -- 8. First-order logic -- 9. First-order arithmetic -- 10. G̲del's system T -- 11. Second-order logic and polymorphism -- 12. Second-order arithmetic -- 13. Dependent types -- 14. Pure type systems and the lambda-cube -- A Mathematical Background -- B Solutions and hints to selected exercises -- Bibliography -- Index.
Abstract:
The Curry-Howard isomorphism states an amazing correspondence between systems of formal logic as encountered in proof theory and computational calculi as found in type theory. For instance, minimal propositional logic corresponds to simply typed lambda-calculus, first-order logic corresponds to dependent types, second-order logic corresponds to polymorphic types, sequent calculus is related to explicit substitution, etc. The isomorphism has many aspects, even at the syntactic level: formulas correspond to types, proofs correspond to terms, provability corresponds to inhabitation, proof normalization corresponds to term reduction, etc. But there is more to the isomorphism than this. For instance, it is an old idea---due to Brouwer, Kolmogorov, and Heyting---that a constructive proof of an implication is a procedure that transforms proofs of the antecedent into proofs of the succedent; the Curry-Howard isomorphism gives syntactic representations of such procedures. The Curry-Howard isomorphism also provides theoretical foundations for many modern proof-assistant systems (e.g. Coq). This book give an introduction to parts of proof theory and related aspects of type theory relevant for the Curry-Howard isomorphism. It can serve as an introduction to any or both of typed lambda-calculus and intuitionistic logic. Key features - The Curry-Howard Isomorphism treated as common theme - Reader-friendly introduction to two complementary subjects: Lambda-calculus and constructive logics - Thorough study of the connection between calculi and logics - Elaborate study of classical logics and control operators - Account of dialogue games for classical and intuitionistic logic - Theoretical foundations of computer-assisted reasoning The Curry-Howard Isomorphism treated as the common theme. Reader-friendly introduction to two complementary subjects: lambda-calculus and constructive logics Thorough study of the connection between calculi and logics. Elaborate study of classical logics and control operators. Account of dialogue games for classical and intuitionistic logic. Theoretical foundations of computer-assisted reasoning.
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ScienceDirect http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780444520777 ScienceDirect http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/publication?issn=0049237X&volume=149 ScienceDirect http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/bookseries/0049237X/149Available:*
Shelf Number | Item Barcode | Shelf Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| QA9.54 .S67 2006 EB | 1187534-1001 | Elsevier E-Book Collections | Searching... |
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