reverse mathematics

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf field of mathematical logic
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:classical_mathematics
gptkb:algebra
gptkb:set_theory
analysis
combinatorics
gptkbp:class reversing theorems to axioms
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Stephen_Simpson
gptkb:Harvey_Friedman
gptkbp:goal determine minimal axioms needed to prove theorems
gptkbp:hasConcept base theory
conservation results
equivalence of theorems and axioms
implication and reversal
logical strength
mathematical subsystems
proof-theoretic analysis
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label reverse mathematics
gptkbp:mainSubsystems gptkb:Π^1_1-CA_0
gptkb:ATR_0
ACA_0
RCA_0
WKL_0
gptkbp:notableContributor gptkb:Stephen_Simpson
gptkbp:notablePublication gptkb:Subsystems_of_Second_Order_Arithmetic
gptkbp:originatedIn 1970s
gptkbp:relatedTo computability theory
foundations of mathematics
proof theory
gptkbp:setting gptkb:second-order_arithmetic
gptkbp:studies axiomatic strength of theorems
gptkbp:typicalQuestion Which axioms are needed to prove a given theorem?
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Stephen_G._Simpson
gptkb:Formal_Logic
gptkb:Harry_Lawrence_Friedman
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6