Single Idea 13511

[catalogued under 5. Theory of Logic / J. Model Theory in Logic / 1. Logical Models]

Full Idea

There is no developed methematics of models for second-order theories, so for the most part, model theory is about models for first-order theories.

Clarification

'First-order' theories only refer to 'objects'

Gist of Idea

Model theory is mostly confined to first-order theories

Source

William D. Hart (The Evolution of Logic [2010], 9)

Book Reference

Hart,W.D.: 'The Evolution of Logic' [CUP 2010], p.236

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