Gdel’s Proof
Gödel’s Proof by Ernest Nagel, published by NYU Press in October 2001, is a revised edition that spans 129 pages and is presented in English. This book offers an accessible explanation of Kurt Gödel’s pivotal work in mathematical logic, specifically focusing on his 1931 paper that challenged foundational assumptions in mathematics and logic. Nagel and co-author James Newman aim to clarify Gödel’s complex proof, making it comprehensible for both scholars and non-specialists interested in the intersections of mathematics, logic, and philosophy.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of Gödel’s groundbreaking ideas and their broad implications, which have significantly influenced the fields of mathematics and logic. This edition includes a new introduction by Douglas R. Hofstadter, enhancing its appeal to students, scholars, and professionals in mathematics, computer science, and philosophy. The book serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of Gödel’s work and its relevance to contemporary discussions in these disciplines.
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An accessible explanation of Kurt Gödel’s groundbreaking work in mathematical logic
In 1931 Kurt Gödel published his fundamental paper, “On Formally Undecidable Propositions of Principia Mathematica and Related Systems.” This revolutionary paper challenged certain basic assumptions underlying much research in mathematics and logic. Gödel received public recognition of his work in 1951 when he was awarded the first Albert Einstein Award for achievement in the natural sciences—perhaps the highest award of its kind in the United States. The award committee described his work in mathematical logic as “one of the greatest contributions to the sciences in recent times.”
However, few mathematicians of the time were equipped to understand the young scholar’s complex proof. Ernest Nagel and James Newman provide a readable and accessible explanation to both scholars and non-specialists of the main ideas and broad implications of Gödel’s discovery. It offers every educated person with a taste for logic and philosophy the chance to understand a previously difficult and inaccessible subject.
New York University Press is proud to publish this special edition of one of its bestselling books. With a new introduction by Douglas R. Hofstadter, this book will appeal students, scholars, and professionals in the fields of mathematics, computer science, logic and philosophy, and science.
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