Mathematics: The Loss of Certainty (Galaxy Books) …

(PDF, 448KB) is available at Mathematics: The Loss of Certainty. ... Then, when they consider systems such as naive set theory, PA, or ZFC, which are clearly not total gibberish, they conclude that they must be absolutely consistent. Some mathematicians claim that PA is a collection of simple statements, all of which are manifestly true about ... ................
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