[Download] "Institution-independent Model Theory" by Răzvan Diaconescu # eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Institution-independent Model Theory
- Author : Răzvan Diaconescu
- Release Date : January 01, 2008
- Genre: Mathematics,Books,Science & Nature,Nonfiction,Philosophy,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 13323 KB
Description
A model theory that is independent of any concrete logical system allows a general handling of a large variety of logics. This generality can be achieved by applying the theory of institutions that provides a precise mathematical formulation for the intuitive concept of a logical system. Especially in computer science, where the development of a huge number of specification logics is observable, institution-independent model theory simplifies and sometimes even enables a concise model-theoretic analysis of the system. Besides incorporating important methods and concepts from conventional model theory, the proposed top-down methodology allows for a structurally clean understanding of model-theoretic phenomena. As a consequence, results from conventional concrete model theory can be understood more easily, and sometimes even new results are obtained.