Characterization of Lattice Properties Within Modal Extensions

This paper investigates the extension of lattice-based logics into modal languages.We observe that such extensions admit multiple approaches, as the interpretation of the necessity operator is not uniquely determined by the underlying lattice structure.The most natural interpretation defines necessity as the meet of the truth values of a formula across all accessible worlds-an approach we refer to as the normal interpretation.We examine the logical properties that emerge under this and other interpretations, including the conditions under which the resulting modal logic satisfies the axiom K and other common modal validities.Furthermore, we consider cases in which necessity is attributed exclusively to formulas that hold in all accessible worlds.

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Electronic Proceedings in Theoretical Computer Science
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2025-09-28
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https://doi.org/10.4204/eptcs.430.3
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Rings, Modules, and Algebras
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Characterization of Lattice Properties Within Modal Extensions

Alfredo Roque Freire, Manuel A. Martins
Electronic Proceedings in Theoretical Computer Science
Rings, Modules, and Algebras
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Characterization of Lattice Properties Within Modal Extensions

Alfredo Roque Freire, Manuel A. Martins
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This paper investigates the extension of lattice-based logics into modal languages.We observe that such extensions admit multiple approaches, as the interpretation of the necessity operator is not uniquely determined by the underlying lattice structure.The most natural interpretation defines necessity as the meet of the truth values of a formula across all accessible worlds-an approach we refer to as the normal interpretation.We examine the logical properties that emerge under this and other interpretations, including the conditions under which the resulting modal logic satisfies the axiom K and other common modal validities.Furthermore, we consider cases in which necessity is attributed exclusively to formulas that hold in all accessible worlds.

Electronic Proceedings in Theoretical Computer ScienceVol. 430
Universidade de Brasília (BR), University Center of Brasília (BR), University of Aveiro (PT)
Center for Research and Development in Mathematics and Applications, Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Openalex Percentile: Top 66%
Rings, Modules, and Algebras
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