Mathematics and Philosophical Reflection (PhD)

Period of duration of course
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Course info
Number of course hours
40
Number of hours of lecturers of reference
40
CFU 6
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Modalità esame

Seminar

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The exam will take the form of a seminar, focused on a topic previously agreed upon with the professor.

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Programma

Mathematics and Truth


This module explores the concept of mathematical truth in light of the main schools of thought in the philosophy of mathematics and the foundational results of 20th-century logic, with particular focus on Gödel’s incompleteness theorems and the philosophical significance of the limits of formalization. Through a both technical and conceptual approach, the course aims to highlight the epistemic, ontological, and methodological implications that emerge from the complex relationship between truth, provability, and formal systems.

Obiettivi formativi

The module aims to develop a critical understanding of the notion of mathematical truth, with particular focus on the philosophical implications of Gödel’s incompleteness theorem.

Moduli

Modulo Ore CFU Docenti
Modulo 2: Che cos'e una dimostrazione (per ordinari e PhD) 20 3 Mario Piazza
Modulo 3: Matematica e verità (per PhD) 20 3 Mario Piazza