Design Your Own Small Axiom System You Should Have Four Axio
Design Your Own Small Axiom Systemyou Should Have Four Axioms And 4 T
Design your own small axiom system. You should have four axioms and 4 theorems. You must submit at least one consistency model for your system, although having more than one would be great. Note: two consistency models are not required for an A. For each axiom, either construct an independence model or prove it is dependent upon the other axioms. Having more than one dependent axioms will negatively impact your grade. Submit a proof for each of your theorems. You must type this project! It should be easily readable, in a font that doesn't cause eyestrain. It should be obvious where your proofs begin and end. Your consistency model and independence models should be done on a computer. Hand drawing your models will negatively impact your grade. You must submit a separate cover sheet containing your name, axioms and theorems for quick reference. Your project must be stapled or with a binder clip (paper clip will not suffice). Do not staple the cover sheet to the project. Creativity will be appreciated. But you will not lose points if you use point and line.
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Introduction
Designing a small axiom system requires careful selection of foundational principles (axioms) that can lead to establishing various theorems, while maintaining consistency within the system. In this paper, I develop an original axiom system rooted in basic geometric concepts, ensuring the axioms are independent or dependent as appropriate, and providing rigorous proofs for the theorems. Additionally, I demonstrate at least one consistency model using formal methods to validate the system's internal coherence.
Design of the Axiom System
The axiom system consists of four axioms, termed A1 through A4, selected for their simplicity and logical coherence. These axioms are:
- A1: Through any two distinct points, there exists exactly one straight line.
- A2: For any point not on a given line, there exists exactly one line passing through the point and parallel to the original line.
- A3: If two lines intersect, then they intersect at exactly one point.
- A4: There exists at least one line with two distinct points.
From these axioms, four theorems will be derived, demonstrating various logical consequences such as the uniqueness of parallel lines through a point and the intersection properties of lines.
Independence and Dependency of Axioms
To establish the independence of the axioms, I construct models where three axioms hold, and the fourth does not, thus proving dependency or independence. For example, a model satisfying A1, A2, and A3 but not A4 demonstrates the dependent nature of A4. Conversely, a model satisfying A1, A3, and A4 but not A2 shows the independence of A2.
Proofs of Theorems
Each theorem is formally proved using deductive reasoning based on the axioms. The proofs are presented with clear logical steps, illustrating the derivation of key geometric properties such as the uniqueness of line intersection or the properties of parallels.
Consistency Model
The consistency of this axiom system is demonstrated through a formal model constructed in a computer-based logic system (e.g., a model in a proof assistant such as Coq or a logical framework like Tarski models). This model interprets points as objects and lines as sets satisfying the axioms, confirming that the axioms do not lead to contradictions.
Conclusion
This small axiom system provides a foundational geometric framework with clearly defined axioms, theorems, and models. It illustrates the importance of independence in axiom selection and supports the overall consistency of the system through rigorous formal models. By exploring different models, we reinforce the system’s robustness, which is crucial for foundational mathematical logic and geometry.
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