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The formal derivation of a proof of the invariance theorem

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On the Shape of Mathematical Arguments

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Computer Science ((LNCS,volume 445))

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The construction of the formal proof in this chapter illustrates to what extent the shape of formulae rather than their interpretation can inspire and assist the design of a proof.

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(1990). The formal derivation of a proof of the invariance theorem. In: On the Shape of Mathematical Arguments. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 445. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0020919

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