Mathematical proofs | Constructivism (mathematics)
In mathematics, a constructive proof is a method of proof that demonstrates the existence of a mathematical object by creating or providing a method for creating the object. This is in contrast to a non-constructive proof (also known as an existence proof or pure existence theorem), which proves the existence of a particular kind of object without providing an example. For avoiding confusion with the stronger concept that follows, such a constructive proof is sometimes called an effective proof. A constructive proof may also refer to the stronger concept of a proof that is valid in constructive mathematics.Constructivism is a mathematical philosophy that rejects all proof methods that involve the existence of objects that are not explicitly built. This excludes, in particular, the use of the law of the excluded middle, the axiom of infinity, and the axiom of choice, and induces a different meaning for some terminology (for example, the term "or" has a stronger meaning in constructive mathematics than in classical). Some non-constructive proofs show that if a certain proposition is false, a contradiction ensues; consequently the proposition must be true (proof by contradiction). However, the principle of explosion (ex falso quodlibet) has been accepted in some varieties of constructive mathematics, including intuitionism. Constructive proofs can be seen as defining certified mathematical algorithms: this idea is explored in the Brouwer–Heyting–Kolmogorov interpretation of constructive logic, the Curry–Howard correspondence between proofs and programs, and such logical systems as Per Martin-Löf's intuitionistic type theory, and Thierry Coquand and Gérard Huet's calculus of constructions. (Wikipedia).
Ben discusses constructive and non-constructive proofs with examples.
From playlist Basics: Proofs
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Hugo Herbelin: A constructive proof of dependent choice, compatible with classical logic
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From playlist Workshop: "Constructive Mathematics"
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Please Subscribe here, thank you!!! https://goo.gl/JQ8Nys How to prove a function is injective. Injective functions are also called one-to-one functions. This is a short video focusing on the proof.
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From playlist Combinatorics and Arithmetic for Physics: 02-03 December 2020
Introduction to the Coq Proof Assistant - Andrew Appel
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From playlist Proofs
Proving the law of excluded middle (LEM)
In this video we're constructively proving a classical equivalent of the law of excluded middle, namely the law of non-contradiction. That is to say, we prove a statement that, when classically interpreted, just reduces to forall P. P or not P. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modus_ponens h
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Structure vs Randomness in Complexity Theory - Rahul Santhanam
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Math Talk! Dr. Andrej Bauer on proof assistants, constructive mathematics, philosophy, and more.
In this wonderful discussion with Dr. Andrej Bauer we discuss a whole host of topics centering around constructive mathematics, and proof assistants. Support Ukraine through Shtab Dobra: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shtab.dobra/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shtab.dobra PayPa
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The Composition of Injective(one-to-one) Functions is Injective Proof
Please Subscribe here, thank you!!! https://goo.gl/JQ8Nys Proof that the composition of injective(one-to-one) functions is also injective(one-to-one)
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Five Stages of Accepting Constructive Mathematics - Andrej Bauer
Andrej Bauer University of Ljubljana, Slovenia; Member, School of Mathematics March 18, 2013 Discussions about constructive mathematics are usually derailed by philosophical opinions and meta-mathematics. But how does it actually feel to do constructive mathematics? A famous mathematician
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