María Manzano facts for kids
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María Manzano
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| María Gracia Manzano Arjona | |
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Manzano in 1977
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| Born | 1950 Archidona
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| Alma mater | University of Barcelona |
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| Fields | mathematical logic |
| Institutions | University of Salamanca. |
| Thesis | Sistemas generales de la lógica de segundo orden (1978) |
| Doctoral advisor | Jesús Mosterín |
| Doctoral students | Alfonso Cabanzo Vargas Cuitláhuac Rodríguez Campos José Javier González López Julián Mauricio Valdés Toro |
María Gracia Manzano Arjona (born 1950) is a Spanish philosopher and professor. She is an expert in a special field called mathematical logic. This field uses math to study the rules of reasoning and arguments.
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Early Life and Education
María Manzano was born in Archidona, Spain, in 1950. She was very interested in logic and philosophy from a young age. She went to the University of Barcelona to continue her studies.
In 1977, she earned her Ph.D., which is the highest degree you can get at a university. Her final project, called a dissertation, was about a complex topic known as second-order logic. Her work was guided by her teacher, Jesús Mosterín.
Career and Contributions
After finishing her education, Manzano became a professor. She teaches logic and the philosophy of science at the University of Salamanca. As a professor, she helps students understand how logic works and how it connects to science.
What is Mathematical Logic?
Imagine you are solving a puzzle or playing a strategy game. You have to think step-by-step and follow certain rules to win. Mathematical logic is like studying the rules of thinking itself. It uses symbols and math to make sure that arguments are solid and make sense.
Manzano is also an expert in model theory. This is a part of logic where experts build mathematical worlds or "models" to test if a statement is true. It's like building a model airplane to see if the design can really fly.
Teaching and Writing
As a respected professor, Manzano has guided many students through their own Ph.D. research. She has also written several important books about logic and model theory. These books help other students and experts learn about her field.
- Teoría de Modelos (Model Theory)
- Lógica para principiantes (Logic for Beginners)
- Extensiones de lógica de primer orden (Extensions of First-Order Logic)
External links
- Official website: https://logicae.usal.es/personal/manzano/ at the University of Salamanca
See also
In Spanish: María Manzano para niños
