Fuzzy type theory with partial functions

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Centre of Excellence IT4Innovations, Division of the University of Ostrava, Institute for research and applications of fuzzy modeling

Abstract

This paper is a study of fuzzy type theory (FTT) with partial functions. Out of several possibilities we decided to
introduce a special value ”∗” that represents ”undefined”. In the interpretation of FTT, this value lays outside of the
corresponding domain. In the syntax it can be naturally represented by the description operator acting on the empty
(fuzzy) set, because choosing an element from its kernel gives no result. Among many results, we will show that if, in a
theory T, ”∗” is defined or provable then T is contradictory. We will also show completeness in the sense any consistent
theory of FTT with partial functions has a model.

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Iranian Journal of Fuzzy Systems
Volume 16, Issue 2
March and April 2019
Pages 1-16

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