
Per Martin-Löf's work on the development of constructive type theory has had a tremendous impact on the fields of logic and the foundations of mathematics. It also has broader philosophical significance and important applications in areas such as computing science and linguistics. This volume draws together contributions from researchers whose work builds on the theory developed by Martin-Löf over the last twenty-five years. As well as celebrating the anniversary of the birth of the subject it covers many of the diverse fields which are now influenced by type theory. It is an invaluable record of current activity and includes contributions from N. G. de Bruijn and William Tait, both important figures in the early development of the subject. Also published for the first time is one of Per Martin-Löf's earliest papers.
This volume investigates the historical development, theoretical foundations, and interdisciplinary applications of Per Martin-Löf's constructive type theory over its first quarter-century. The editors, Giovanni Sambin and Jan M. Smith, compile a series of scholarly contributions that examine how this logical framework has influenced fields ranging from formal mathematics to computational linguistics. By documenting the evolution of the theory, the text provides a comprehensive overview of its impact on modern logic and its practical utility in computer science.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this collection as a significant archival record of the development of type theory. Readers frequently note the high level of technical density, making it a resource primarily intended for researchers and advanced students in logic and mathematics.
Page Count:
296
Publication Date:
1998-01-01
Publisher:
FisicalBook
ISBN-10:
0198501277
ISBN-13:
9780198501275
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