Negation-Free and Contradiction-Free Proof of the Steiner–Lehmus Theorem

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Abstract

By rephrasing quantifier-free axioms as rules of derivation in sequent calculus, we show that the generalized Steiner–Lehmus theorem admits a direct proof in classical logic. This provides a partial answer to a question raised by Sylvester in 1852. We also present some comments on possible intuitionistic approaches.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)75-90
Number of pages16
JournalNotre Dame Journal of Formal Logic
Volume59
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018

Keywords

  • Absolute geometry
  • Direct proof
  • Indirect proof
  • Sequent calculus
  • Steiner–Lehmus theorem

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Logic

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