mathematical formalism

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• Mathematical logic — (also known as symbolic logic) is a subfield of mathematics with close connections to foundations of mathematics, theoretical computer science and philosophical logic.[1] The field includes both the mathematical study of logic and the… …   Wikipedia

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• Formalism (philosophy) — The term formalism describes an emphasis on form over content or meaning in the arts, literature, or philosophy. A practitioner of formalism is called a formalist .ReligionFormalism in religion means an emphasis on ritual and observance, over… …   Wikipedia

• Formalism — means a number of different things: A certain school in the philosophy of mathematics, stressing axiomatic proofs through theorems specifically associated with David Hilbert. A school of thought in law and jurisprudence which emphasises the… …   Mini philosophy glossary

• Mathematical proof — In mathematics, a proof is a convincing demonstration (within the accepted standards of the field) that some mathematical statement is necessarily true.[1][2] Proofs are obtained from deductive reasoning, rather than from inductive or empirical… …   Wikipedia

• formalism, logical — 1 Another term for a logical calculus. 2 In the philosophy of mathematics, a formalist holds that mathematical statements are to be thought of as uninterpreted strings of symbols. Mathematics has a syntax but no semantics. The formalism is useful …   Philosophy dictionary

• Mathematical descriptions of physical laws — For worded descriptions and criteria of physical laws, see Physical law. For the nomenclature used see Physical quantity and Defining equation (physics). Physical laws are often summarized by a single equation, or at least a small set of… …   Wikipedia

• Mathematical descriptions of the electromagnetic field — There are various mathematical descriptions of the electromagnetic field that are used in the study of electromagnetism, one of the four fundamental forces of nature. In this article four approaches are discussed. Contents 1 Vector field approach …   Wikipedia

• formalism — noun 1》 excessive adherence to prescribed forms. 2》 concern or excessive concern with form rather than content in artistic creation. 3》 a description in formal mathematical or logical terms. Derivatives formalist noun formalistic adjective …   English new terms dictionary

• formalism — n. 1 a excessive adherence to prescribed forms. b the use of forms without regard to inner significance. 2 derog. an artist s concentration on form at the expense of content. 3 the treatment of mathematics as a manipulation of meaningless symbols …   Useful english dictionary

• Newman–Penrose formalism — The Newman Penrose Formalism is a set of notation developed by Ezra T. Newman and Roger Penrose[1] for General Relativity. Their notation is an effort to treat General Relativity in terms of spinor notation, which introduces complex forms of the… …   Wikipedia