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Hilbert's machine and the Axiom of Infinity

Leon, Antonio (2006) Hilbert's machine and the Axiom of Infinity. [Preprint]

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Abstract

Hilbert's machine is a supertask machine inspired by Hilbert's Hotel whose functioning leads to a contradiction that compromises the Axiom of Infinity.

Item Type:Preprint
Keywords:Axiom of Infinity, w-order, supertask, Hilbert's Hotel
Subjects:Philosophy > Logic
Philosophy > Philosophy of Science
ID Code:5062
Deposited By:Leon, Antonio
Deposited On:11 Aug 2006
Last Modified:12 Sep 2007 18:06

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