Combinatory logic is a versatile field that is connected to philosophical, mathematical, and computational logic. This comprehensive reference on combinatory logic covers results in the field from the last four decades along with classical information on the topic. The author makes combinatory logic simple to understand while providing working knowledge that is rigorous, current, and readable. Reader-friendly without compromising the precision of exposition, the book includes many new research results not found in the available literature. It also contains pointers to new directions in the field that can be pursued further by researchers.
Autorentext
Katalin Bimbo is an assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada.
Zusammenfassung
Combinatory logic is one of the most versatile areas within logic that is tied to parts of philosophical, mathematical, and computational logic. Functioning as a comprehensive source for current developments of combinatory logic, this book is the only one of its kind to cover results of the last four decades. Using a reader-friendly style, the auth
Inhalt
Elementary Combinatory Logic. Main Theorems. Systems of Arithmetic. Connection to -Calculi. (In)Equational Combinatory Logic. Models. Dual and Symmetric Combinatory Logic. Combinators in Applications. Typed Combinatory Logic. Appendix.