Etymology

Paris-Harrington theorem

Today it means: A theorem stating that a certain combinatorial principle in Ramsey theory, namely the strengthened finite Ramsey theorem, is true, but not provable in Peano arithmetic. Full definition →

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Named after Jeff Paris and Leo Harrington, who carried out work on this topic.

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