It is a great success in the way that the proofs of the theorems, while not given in full, are outlined in sufficient detail to make a discussion of the different versions that have been given worthwhile. ''The book explains fully, without using any technical logical apparatus, Goedel's two theorems about the incompleteness of any formal system which includes elementary arithmetic. a valuable addition to the literature.'' -EMS, March 2006 ''This book presents an exceptional exposition of Goedel's incompleteness theorems for non-specialists. ''Dawson's biography of GAEodel is provocative and interesting on several fronts, and is highly recommended to anyone with an interest in logic, the foundations of mathematics or the history of mathematics.'' -Samuel R. There is no doubt that readers of this journal should recommend this book to any friends or colleagues who ask about the ramifications of incompleteness.'' -Stewart Shapiro, Philosophia Mathematica, June 2006 provides remarkably sharp formulations of the usual confusions. and a real desire to understand quite deeply one of the intellectual gems of the 20th century.'' -Wilfried Sieg, Mathematiacl Reviews, March 2007 The book is ideal reading for people with a basic logical background, be they computer scientists, philosophers, mathematicians, physicists, cognitive psychologists, or engineers. an extraordinary addition to the literature.

At last there is available a book that one can wholeheartedly recommend for anyone interested in Goedel's incompleteness theorem-one of the most exciting and wide-ranging achievements of scientific thought ever.'' -Panu Raatikainen, Notices of the AMS, March 2007 It is both highly competent and yet enjoyably readable. At last there is available a book that one can wholeheartedly recommend for anyone interested in Goedel's incompleteness theorem-one of the most exciting and wide-ranging achievements of scientific thought ever.'' -Panu Raatikainen, Notices of the AMS, February 2007

a welcome tourist's guide not only to the correct but also to many incorrect interpretations of the theorems, both in their immediate contexts and in wider circumstances.'' -I. It will be read by layman and expert alike with pleasure and profit.'' -Peter A. This is an excellent book, carefully considered and well-written. ''If the reader is serious about understanding the scope and limitations of Goedel's theorems, this book will serve them well.'' -Don Vestal, MAA Online, November 2005 ein Buch ans Herz legen, und zwar ''das Neue'' von Torkel Franzen: Goedel's Theorem - An Incomplete Guide to Its Use and Abuse.'' -Altpapier, October 2005 ' ''Franzen's book is accessible, well written, and often funny.'' -Richard Zach, History and Philosophy of Logic, July 2005

Gödel's Theorem by Torkel Franzén