Material Interpretation and Constructive Analysis of Maximal Ideals in $\mathbb{Z}[X]$
Abstract
This article presents the concept of material interpretation as a method to transform classical proofs into constructive ones. Using the case study of maximal ideals in , it demonstrates how a classical implication can be rephrased as a constructive disjunction , with representing a strong form of negation. The approach is based on on G\"odel's Dialectica interpretation, the strong negation, and potentially Herbrand disjunctions. The classical proof that every maximal ideal in contains a prime number is revisited, highlighting its reliance on non-constructive principles such as the law of excluded middle. A constructive proof is then developed, replacing abstract constructs with explicit case distinctions and direct computations in . This proof clarifies the logical structure and reveals computational content. The article discusses broader applications, such as Zariski's Lemma, Hilbert's Nullstellensatz, and the Universal Krull-Lindenbaum Lemma, with an emphasis on practical implementation using tools such as Python and proof assistants. The material interpretation offers a promising framework for bridging classical and constructive mathematics, enabling algorithmic implementations.
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@article{arxiv.2503.19833,
title = {Material Interpretation and Constructive Analysis of Maximal Ideals in $\mathbb{Z}[X]$},
author = {Franziskus Wiesnet},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2503.19833},
year = {2025}
}
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