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λ-calculus is a formal system for function definition, function application and recursion which forms the mathematical basis of functional programming.

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The Kleene–Rosser paradox and the inconsistency of lambda calculus

In many references I find that the simply typed lambda calculus was introduced because the Kleene–Rosser paradox showed that pure/untyped lambda calculus was inconsistent. However, since it is untyped …
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