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Normal forms in partial modal logic

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  1. Institute for Language Technology, nsl & AI, Tilburg University, P.O. Box 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands

Abstract

A "partial" generalization of Fine's definition [Fin] of normal forms in normal minimal modal logic is given. This means quick access to complete axiomatizations and decidability proofs for partial modal logic [Thi].

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Banach Center Publications
1993/28/1
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Pages:
37-50
Main language of publication
English
Published
1993
Exact and natural sciences