I discuss two possible ways for dealing with a constructive, proof-based notion of logical consequence. The first, qualified as extensional, amounts to the idea that a given proof-structure is justifiable under every interpretation of the non-logical terminology it involves. The second, qualified as intensional, requires on the contrary that the given proof-structure be justified independently of its non-logical meaning. Contrarily to the extensional approach, the intensional account calls for a prior treatment of the notion of identity of proofs. Identity can be in turn addressed in an extensional or intensional way. Although these issues are obviously of a more general interest, I investigate them in a framework which seems to me to be particularly well-suited for the purpose, i.e., Prawitz’s (non-monotonic) Theory of Grounds.

Intensionality of consequence and identity of proofs in Prawitz’s theory of grounds / Piccolomini d'Aragona, Antonio. - In: LOGICA UNIVERSALIS. - ISSN 1661-8297. - 19:(2025), pp. 23-46. [10.1007/s11787-025-00370-w]

Intensionality of consequence and identity of proofs in Prawitz’s theory of grounds

Piccolomini d'Aragona, Antonio
2025

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I discuss two possible ways for dealing with a constructive, proof-based notion of logical consequence. The first, qualified as extensional, amounts to the idea that a given proof-structure is justifiable under every interpretation of the non-logical terminology it involves. The second, qualified as intensional, requires on the contrary that the given proof-structure be justified independently of its non-logical meaning. Contrarily to the extensional approach, the intensional account calls for a prior treatment of the notion of identity of proofs. Identity can be in turn addressed in an extensional or intensional way. Although these issues are obviously of a more general interest, I investigate them in a framework which seems to me to be particularly well-suited for the purpose, i.e., Prawitz’s (non-monotonic) Theory of Grounds.
2025
consequence; proof; grounding; extensionality; intensionality
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Intensionality of consequence and identity of proofs in Prawitz’s theory of grounds / Piccolomini d'Aragona, Antonio. - In: LOGICA UNIVERSALIS. - ISSN 1661-8297. - 19:(2025), pp. 23-46. [10.1007/s11787-025-00370-w]
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