Institution-independent Model Theory

Diaconescu, Razvan

A model theory that is independent of any concrete logical system allows a general handling of a large variety of logics. This generality can be achieved by applying the theory of institutions that provides a precise mathematical formulation for the intuitive concept of a logical system. Especially in computer science, where the development of a huge number of specification logics is observable, institution-independent model theory simplifies and sometimes even enables a concise model-theoretic analysis of the system. Besides incorporating important methods and concepts from conventional model theory, the proposed top-down methodology allows for a structurally clean understanding of model-theoretic phenomena. As a consequence, results from conventional concrete model theory can be understood more easily, and sometimes even new results are obtained.

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Published by: Birkhäuser

Publication Date: 2008-05-16

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783764387075

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-7643-8708-2

Dimensions: 240.0cm x170.0cm

Pages: 376.0