Single Idea 13840

[catalogued under 5. Theory of Logic / A. Overview of Logic / 5. First-Order Logic]

Full Idea

First-order logic is the strongest complete compact theory with a Löwenheim-Skolem theorem.

Gist of Idea

First-order logic is the strongest complete compact theory with Löwenheim-Skolem

Source

Ian Hacking (What is Logic? [1979], §13)

Book Reference

'A Philosophical Companion to First-Order Logic', ed/tr. Hughes,R.I.G. [Hackett 1993], p.245

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