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Logic and the set theory Lecture 21: The set theory: Review Sections 12-25 S. Choi Department of Mathematical Science KAIST, Daejeon, South Korea Fall semester, 2012 S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 1 / 25
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Logic and the set theoryLecture 21: The set theory: Review Sections 12-25

S. Choi

Department of Mathematical ScienceKAIST, Daejeon, South Korea

Fall semester, 2012

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 1 / 25

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Introduction

About this lecture

The axiom of choice

An Infinite set has ω as a subset.

Axiom of choice is equivalent to the Zorn’s lemma.

Axiom of substitution.

GCH by Cohen.

Course homepages: http://mathsci.kaist.ac.kr/~schoi/logic.htmland the moodle page http://moodle.kaist.ac.kr

Grading and so on in the moodle. Ask questions in moodle.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 2 / 25

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Introduction

About this lecture

The axiom of choice

An Infinite set has ω as a subset.

Axiom of choice is equivalent to the Zorn’s lemma.

Axiom of substitution.

GCH by Cohen.

Course homepages: http://mathsci.kaist.ac.kr/~schoi/logic.htmland the moodle page http://moodle.kaist.ac.kr

Grading and so on in the moodle. Ask questions in moodle.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 2 / 25

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Introduction

About this lecture

The axiom of choice

An Infinite set has ω as a subset.

Axiom of choice is equivalent to the Zorn’s lemma.

Axiom of substitution.

GCH by Cohen.

Course homepages: http://mathsci.kaist.ac.kr/~schoi/logic.htmland the moodle page http://moodle.kaist.ac.kr

Grading and so on in the moodle. Ask questions in moodle.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 2 / 25

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Introduction

About this lecture

The axiom of choice

An Infinite set has ω as a subset.

Axiom of choice is equivalent to the Zorn’s lemma.

Axiom of substitution.

GCH by Cohen.

Course homepages: http://mathsci.kaist.ac.kr/~schoi/logic.htmland the moodle page http://moodle.kaist.ac.kr

Grading and so on in the moodle. Ask questions in moodle.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 2 / 25

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Introduction

About this lecture

The axiom of choice

An Infinite set has ω as a subset.

Axiom of choice is equivalent to the Zorn’s lemma.

Axiom of substitution.

GCH by Cohen.

Course homepages: http://mathsci.kaist.ac.kr/~schoi/logic.htmland the moodle page http://moodle.kaist.ac.kr

Grading and so on in the moodle. Ask questions in moodle.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 2 / 25

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Introduction

About this lecture

The axiom of choice

An Infinite set has ω as a subset.

Axiom of choice is equivalent to the Zorn’s lemma.

Axiom of substitution.

GCH by Cohen.

Course homepages: http://mathsci.kaist.ac.kr/~schoi/logic.htmland the moodle page http://moodle.kaist.ac.kr

Grading and so on in the moodle. Ask questions in moodle.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 2 / 25

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Introduction

About this lecture

The axiom of choice

An Infinite set has ω as a subset.

Axiom of choice is equivalent to the Zorn’s lemma.

Axiom of substitution.

GCH by Cohen.

Course homepages: http://mathsci.kaist.ac.kr/~schoi/logic.htmland the moodle page http://moodle.kaist.ac.kr

Grading and so on in the moodle. Ask questions in moodle.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 2 / 25

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Introduction

Some helpful references

Sets, Logic and Categories, Peter J. Cameron, Springer. Read Chapters 3,4,5.

http://plato.stanford.edu/contents.html has much resource.

Introduction to set theory, Hrbacek and Jech, CRC Press. (Chapter 3 (3.2, 3.3))

Introduction to mathematical logic: set theory, computable functions, model theory,Malitz, J. Springer

Sets for mathematics, F.W. Lawvere, R. Rosebrugh, Cambridge

http://us.metamath.org/index.html

http://us.metamath.org/mpegif/weth.mid The music of proofs.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 3 / 25

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Introduction

Some helpful references

Sets, Logic and Categories, Peter J. Cameron, Springer. Read Chapters 3,4,5.

http://plato.stanford.edu/contents.html has much resource.

Introduction to set theory, Hrbacek and Jech, CRC Press. (Chapter 3 (3.2, 3.3))

Introduction to mathematical logic: set theory, computable functions, model theory,Malitz, J. Springer

Sets for mathematics, F.W. Lawvere, R. Rosebrugh, Cambridge

http://us.metamath.org/index.html

http://us.metamath.org/mpegif/weth.mid The music of proofs.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 3 / 25

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Introduction

Some helpful references

Sets, Logic and Categories, Peter J. Cameron, Springer. Read Chapters 3,4,5.

http://plato.stanford.edu/contents.html has much resource.

Introduction to set theory, Hrbacek and Jech, CRC Press. (Chapter 3 (3.2, 3.3))

Introduction to mathematical logic: set theory, computable functions, model theory,Malitz, J. Springer

Sets for mathematics, F.W. Lawvere, R. Rosebrugh, Cambridge

http://us.metamath.org/index.html

http://us.metamath.org/mpegif/weth.mid The music of proofs.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 3 / 25

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Introduction

Some helpful references

Sets, Logic and Categories, Peter J. Cameron, Springer. Read Chapters 3,4,5.

http://plato.stanford.edu/contents.html has much resource.

Introduction to set theory, Hrbacek and Jech, CRC Press. (Chapter 3 (3.2, 3.3))

Introduction to mathematical logic: set theory, computable functions, model theory,Malitz, J. Springer

Sets for mathematics, F.W. Lawvere, R. Rosebrugh, Cambridge

http://us.metamath.org/index.html

http://us.metamath.org/mpegif/weth.mid The music of proofs.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 3 / 25

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Introduction

Some helpful references

Sets, Logic and Categories, Peter J. Cameron, Springer. Read Chapters 3,4,5.

http://plato.stanford.edu/contents.html has much resource.

Introduction to set theory, Hrbacek and Jech, CRC Press. (Chapter 3 (3.2, 3.3))

Introduction to mathematical logic: set theory, computable functions, model theory,Malitz, J. Springer

Sets for mathematics, F.W. Lawvere, R. Rosebrugh, Cambridge

http://us.metamath.org/index.html

http://us.metamath.org/mpegif/weth.mid The music of proofs.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 3 / 25

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Introduction

Some helpful references

Sets, Logic and Categories, Peter J. Cameron, Springer. Read Chapters 3,4,5.

http://plato.stanford.edu/contents.html has much resource.

Introduction to set theory, Hrbacek and Jech, CRC Press. (Chapter 3 (3.2, 3.3))

Introduction to mathematical logic: set theory, computable functions, model theory,Malitz, J. Springer

Sets for mathematics, F.W. Lawvere, R. Rosebrugh, Cambridge

http://us.metamath.org/index.html

http://us.metamath.org/mpegif/weth.mid The music of proofs.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 3 / 25

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Introduction

Some helpful references

Sets, Logic and Categories, Peter J. Cameron, Springer. Read Chapters 3,4,5.

http://plato.stanford.edu/contents.html has much resource.

Introduction to set theory, Hrbacek and Jech, CRC Press. (Chapter 3 (3.2, 3.3))

Introduction to mathematical logic: set theory, computable functions, model theory,Malitz, J. Springer

Sets for mathematics, F.W. Lawvere, R. Rosebrugh, Cambridge

http://us.metamath.org/index.html

http://us.metamath.org/mpegif/weth.mid The music of proofs.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 3 / 25

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The axiom of choice

The axiom of choice

∏i∈I Xi := {(xi ), |xi ∈ Xi for each i ∈ I}.

Axiom of Choice: The Cartesian product of a non-empty family of nonempty setsis nonempty.

In other words: Given a nonempty family of nonempty sets {Xi}i∈I , there exists afamily {xi}i∈I such that xi ∈ Xi for each i ∈ I.

Application: Let X be a nonempty set. Then there exists a functionf : P(X )− {∅} → X so that f (A) ∈ A.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 4 / 25

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The axiom of choice

The axiom of choice

∏i∈I Xi := {(xi ), |xi ∈ Xi for each i ∈ I}.

Axiom of Choice: The Cartesian product of a non-empty family of nonempty setsis nonempty.

In other words: Given a nonempty family of nonempty sets {Xi}i∈I , there exists afamily {xi}i∈I such that xi ∈ Xi for each i ∈ I.

Application: Let X be a nonempty set. Then there exists a functionf : P(X )− {∅} → X so that f (A) ∈ A.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 4 / 25

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The axiom of choice

The axiom of choice

∏i∈I Xi := {(xi ), |xi ∈ Xi for each i ∈ I}.

Axiom of Choice: The Cartesian product of a non-empty family of nonempty setsis nonempty.

In other words: Given a nonempty family of nonempty sets {Xi}i∈I , there exists afamily {xi}i∈I such that xi ∈ Xi for each i ∈ I.

Application: Let X be a nonempty set. Then there exists a functionf : P(X )− {∅} → X so that f (A) ∈ A.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 4 / 25

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The axiom of choice

The axiom of choice

∏i∈I Xi := {(xi ), |xi ∈ Xi for each i ∈ I}.

Axiom of Choice: The Cartesian product of a non-empty family of nonempty setsis nonempty.

In other words: Given a nonempty family of nonempty sets {Xi}i∈I , there exists afamily {xi}i∈I such that xi ∈ Xi for each i ∈ I.

Application: Let X be a nonempty set. Then there exists a functionf : P(X )− {∅} → X so that f (A) ∈ A.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 4 / 25

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Numbers

Recall: Numbers

A successor set x+ of x : x+ := x ∪ {x}.

0 = ∅.1 = 0+ = {0}.2 = 1+ = {0, 1}, 3 = 2+ = {0, 1, 2}.ω = N the set of all natural numbers. (In this book 0 is a natural number.)A finite set, an infinite set.

I n+ 6= 0 for all n ∈ ω. (any n+ has at least one element and 0 = ∅.)I (i) no natural number is a subset of any of its elements. (Proof by induction)I (ii) every element of a natural number is a subset of it. (Proof by induction)I If n and m are in ω, and if n+ = m+, then n = m.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 5 / 25

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Numbers

Recall: Numbers

A successor set x+ of x : x+ := x ∪ {x}.0 = ∅.

1 = 0+ = {0}.2 = 1+ = {0, 1}, 3 = 2+ = {0, 1, 2}.ω = N the set of all natural numbers. (In this book 0 is a natural number.)A finite set, an infinite set.

I n+ 6= 0 for all n ∈ ω. (any n+ has at least one element and 0 = ∅.)I (i) no natural number is a subset of any of its elements. (Proof by induction)I (ii) every element of a natural number is a subset of it. (Proof by induction)I If n and m are in ω, and if n+ = m+, then n = m.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 5 / 25

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Numbers

Recall: Numbers

A successor set x+ of x : x+ := x ∪ {x}.0 = ∅.1 = 0+ = {0}.

2 = 1+ = {0, 1}, 3 = 2+ = {0, 1, 2}.ω = N the set of all natural numbers. (In this book 0 is a natural number.)A finite set, an infinite set.

I n+ 6= 0 for all n ∈ ω. (any n+ has at least one element and 0 = ∅.)I (i) no natural number is a subset of any of its elements. (Proof by induction)I (ii) every element of a natural number is a subset of it. (Proof by induction)I If n and m are in ω, and if n+ = m+, then n = m.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 5 / 25

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Numbers

Recall: Numbers

A successor set x+ of x : x+ := x ∪ {x}.0 = ∅.1 = 0+ = {0}.2 = 1+ = {0, 1}, 3 = 2+ = {0, 1, 2}.

ω = N the set of all natural numbers. (In this book 0 is a natural number.)A finite set, an infinite set.

I n+ 6= 0 for all n ∈ ω. (any n+ has at least one element and 0 = ∅.)I (i) no natural number is a subset of any of its elements. (Proof by induction)I (ii) every element of a natural number is a subset of it. (Proof by induction)I If n and m are in ω, and if n+ = m+, then n = m.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 5 / 25

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Numbers

Recall: Numbers

A successor set x+ of x : x+ := x ∪ {x}.0 = ∅.1 = 0+ = {0}.2 = 1+ = {0, 1}, 3 = 2+ = {0, 1, 2}.ω = N the set of all natural numbers. (In this book 0 is a natural number.)

A finite set, an infinite set.

I n+ 6= 0 for all n ∈ ω. (any n+ has at least one element and 0 = ∅.)I (i) no natural number is a subset of any of its elements. (Proof by induction)I (ii) every element of a natural number is a subset of it. (Proof by induction)I If n and m are in ω, and if n+ = m+, then n = m.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 5 / 25

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Numbers

Recall: Numbers

A successor set x+ of x : x+ := x ∪ {x}.0 = ∅.1 = 0+ = {0}.2 = 1+ = {0, 1}, 3 = 2+ = {0, 1, 2}.ω = N the set of all natural numbers. (In this book 0 is a natural number.)A finite set, an infinite set.

I n+ 6= 0 for all n ∈ ω. (any n+ has at least one element and 0 = ∅.)I (i) no natural number is a subset of any of its elements. (Proof by induction)I (ii) every element of a natural number is a subset of it. (Proof by induction)I If n and m are in ω, and if n+ = m+, then n = m.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 5 / 25

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Numbers

Recall: Numbers

A successor set x+ of x : x+ := x ∪ {x}.0 = ∅.1 = 0+ = {0}.2 = 1+ = {0, 1}, 3 = 2+ = {0, 1, 2}.ω = N the set of all natural numbers. (In this book 0 is a natural number.)A finite set, an infinite set.

I n+ 6= 0 for all n ∈ ω. (any n+ has at least one element and 0 = ∅.)

I (i) no natural number is a subset of any of its elements. (Proof by induction)I (ii) every element of a natural number is a subset of it. (Proof by induction)I If n and m are in ω, and if n+ = m+, then n = m.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 5 / 25

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Numbers

Recall: Numbers

A successor set x+ of x : x+ := x ∪ {x}.0 = ∅.1 = 0+ = {0}.2 = 1+ = {0, 1}, 3 = 2+ = {0, 1, 2}.ω = N the set of all natural numbers. (In this book 0 is a natural number.)A finite set, an infinite set.

I n+ 6= 0 for all n ∈ ω. (any n+ has at least one element and 0 = ∅.)I (i) no natural number is a subset of any of its elements. (Proof by induction)

I (ii) every element of a natural number is a subset of it. (Proof by induction)I If n and m are in ω, and if n+ = m+, then n = m.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 5 / 25

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Numbers

Recall: Numbers

A successor set x+ of x : x+ := x ∪ {x}.0 = ∅.1 = 0+ = {0}.2 = 1+ = {0, 1}, 3 = 2+ = {0, 1, 2}.ω = N the set of all natural numbers. (In this book 0 is a natural number.)A finite set, an infinite set.

I n+ 6= 0 for all n ∈ ω. (any n+ has at least one element and 0 = ∅.)I (i) no natural number is a subset of any of its elements. (Proof by induction)I (ii) every element of a natural number is a subset of it. (Proof by induction)

I If n and m are in ω, and if n+ = m+, then n = m.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 5 / 25

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Numbers

Recall: Numbers

A successor set x+ of x : x+ := x ∪ {x}.0 = ∅.1 = 0+ = {0}.2 = 1+ = {0, 1}, 3 = 2+ = {0, 1, 2}.ω = N the set of all natural numbers. (In this book 0 is a natural number.)A finite set, an infinite set.

I n+ 6= 0 for all n ∈ ω. (any n+ has at least one element and 0 = ∅.)I (i) no natural number is a subset of any of its elements. (Proof by induction)I (ii) every element of a natural number is a subset of it. (Proof by induction)I If n and m are in ω, and if n+ = m+, then n = m.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 5 / 25

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An infinite set

Infinite set

A natural number n ∈ ω is not equivalent to a proper subset of n.

Proof: For n = 0, n = ∅. True.

Assume true for n and prove for n+ = {0, 1, 2, ..., n − 1, n}.Suppose f : n+ → E ⊂ n+ for E a proper subset.

If n 6∈ E , f |n : n→ E − {f (n)} is one-to-one and onto. E ⊂ n as n 6∈ E . E − {f (n)}proper subset of n. Contradition.

If n ∈ E , n is equivalent to E − {n}. n = E − {n} by induction hypothesis. ThusE = n+. Contradiction.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 6 / 25

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An infinite set

Infinite set

A natural number n ∈ ω is not equivalent to a proper subset of n.

Proof: For n = 0, n = ∅. True.

Assume true for n and prove for n+ = {0, 1, 2, ..., n − 1, n}.Suppose f : n+ → E ⊂ n+ for E a proper subset.

If n 6∈ E , f |n : n→ E − {f (n)} is one-to-one and onto. E ⊂ n as n 6∈ E . E − {f (n)}proper subset of n. Contradition.

If n ∈ E , n is equivalent to E − {n}. n = E − {n} by induction hypothesis. ThusE = n+. Contradiction.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 6 / 25

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An infinite set

Infinite set

A natural number n ∈ ω is not equivalent to a proper subset of n.

Proof: For n = 0, n = ∅. True.

Assume true for n and prove for n+ = {0, 1, 2, ..., n − 1, n}.

Suppose f : n+ → E ⊂ n+ for E a proper subset.

If n 6∈ E , f |n : n→ E − {f (n)} is one-to-one and onto. E ⊂ n as n 6∈ E . E − {f (n)}proper subset of n. Contradition.

If n ∈ E , n is equivalent to E − {n}. n = E − {n} by induction hypothesis. ThusE = n+. Contradiction.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 6 / 25

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An infinite set

Infinite set

A natural number n ∈ ω is not equivalent to a proper subset of n.

Proof: For n = 0, n = ∅. True.

Assume true for n and prove for n+ = {0, 1, 2, ..., n − 1, n}.Suppose f : n+ → E ⊂ n+ for E a proper subset.

If n 6∈ E , f |n : n→ E − {f (n)} is one-to-one and onto. E ⊂ n as n 6∈ E . E − {f (n)}proper subset of n. Contradition.

If n ∈ E , n is equivalent to E − {n}. n = E − {n} by induction hypothesis. ThusE = n+. Contradiction.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 6 / 25

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An infinite set

Infinite set

A natural number n ∈ ω is not equivalent to a proper subset of n.

Proof: For n = 0, n = ∅. True.

Assume true for n and prove for n+ = {0, 1, 2, ..., n − 1, n}.Suppose f : n+ → E ⊂ n+ for E a proper subset.

If n 6∈ E , f |n : n→ E − {f (n)} is one-to-one and onto. E ⊂ n as n 6∈ E . E − {f (n)}proper subset of n. Contradition.

If n ∈ E , n is equivalent to E − {n}. n = E − {n} by induction hypothesis. ThusE = n+. Contradiction.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 6 / 25

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An infinite set

Infinite set

A natural number n ∈ ω is not equivalent to a proper subset of n.

Proof: For n = 0, n = ∅. True.

Assume true for n and prove for n+ = {0, 1, 2, ..., n − 1, n}.Suppose f : n+ → E ⊂ n+ for E a proper subset.

If n 6∈ E , f |n : n→ E − {f (n)} is one-to-one and onto. E ⊂ n as n 6∈ E . E − {f (n)}proper subset of n. Contradition.

If n ∈ E , n is equivalent to E − {n}. n = E − {n} by induction hypothesis. ThusE = n+. Contradiction.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 6 / 25

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An infinite set

Infinite set

A set is finite if it is equivalent to some natural number.

A set is infinite if it is not equivalent to any natural number.

A set can be equivalent to at most one natural number:

Proof: This follows from n ∈ ω is not equivalent to a subset of n.

We will need

Theorem (Recursion)Let X be a set, a ∈ X, and f : X → X be a function. Then there exists a functionu : ω → X such that u(0) = a and u(n+) = f (u(n)) for all n ∈ ω.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 7 / 25

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An infinite set

Infinite set

A set is finite if it is equivalent to some natural number.

A set is infinite if it is not equivalent to any natural number.

A set can be equivalent to at most one natural number:

Proof: This follows from n ∈ ω is not equivalent to a subset of n.

We will need

Theorem (Recursion)Let X be a set, a ∈ X, and f : X → X be a function. Then there exists a functionu : ω → X such that u(0) = a and u(n+) = f (u(n)) for all n ∈ ω.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 7 / 25

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An infinite set

Infinite set

A set is finite if it is equivalent to some natural number.

A set is infinite if it is not equivalent to any natural number.

A set can be equivalent to at most one natural number:

Proof: This follows from n ∈ ω is not equivalent to a subset of n.

We will need

Theorem (Recursion)Let X be a set, a ∈ X, and f : X → X be a function. Then there exists a functionu : ω → X such that u(0) = a and u(n+) = f (u(n)) for all n ∈ ω.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 7 / 25

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An infinite set

Infinite set

A set is finite if it is equivalent to some natural number.

A set is infinite if it is not equivalent to any natural number.

A set can be equivalent to at most one natural number:

Proof: This follows from n ∈ ω is not equivalent to a subset of n.

We will need

Theorem (Recursion)Let X be a set, a ∈ X, and f : X → X be a function. Then there exists a functionu : ω → X such that u(0) = a and u(n+) = f (u(n)) for all n ∈ ω.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 7 / 25

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An infinite set

Infinite set

A set is finite if it is equivalent to some natural number.

A set is infinite if it is not equivalent to any natural number.

A set can be equivalent to at most one natural number:

Proof: This follows from n ∈ ω is not equivalent to a subset of n.

We will need

Theorem (Recursion)Let X be a set, a ∈ X, and f : X → X be a function. Then there exists a functionu : ω → X such that u(0) = a and u(n+) = f (u(n)) for all n ∈ ω.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 7 / 25

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An infinite set

Infinite set

A set is finite if it is equivalent to some natural number.

A set is infinite if it is not equivalent to any natural number.

A set can be equivalent to at most one natural number:

Proof: This follows from n ∈ ω is not equivalent to a subset of n.

We will need

Theorem (Recursion)Let X be a set, a ∈ X, and f : X → X be a function. Then there exists a functionu : ω → X such that u(0) = a and u(n+) = f (u(n)) for all n ∈ ω.

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An infinite set

An infinite set contains a subset equivalent to ω

Given X , we can choose a choice function f : P(X )− {∅} → X such that f (A) ∈ A.

This follows by the Axiom of choice.

Let X be an infinite set.

Let C be the collection of all finite subsets of X .

If A ∈ C, then X − A 6= ∅.Define g : C → C by g(A) = A ∪ {f (X − A)}.By Recursion theorem, there exists a function U : ω → C such that U(0) = ∅ andU(n+) = U(n) ∪ {f (X − U(n))} = g(U(n)). –(*)

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An infinite set

An infinite set contains a subset equivalent to ω

Given X , we can choose a choice function f : P(X )− {∅} → X such that f (A) ∈ A.

This follows by the Axiom of choice.

Let X be an infinite set.

Let C be the collection of all finite subsets of X .

If A ∈ C, then X − A 6= ∅.Define g : C → C by g(A) = A ∪ {f (X − A)}.By Recursion theorem, there exists a function U : ω → C such that U(0) = ∅ andU(n+) = U(n) ∪ {f (X − U(n))} = g(U(n)). –(*)

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An infinite set

An infinite set contains a subset equivalent to ω

Given X , we can choose a choice function f : P(X )− {∅} → X such that f (A) ∈ A.

This follows by the Axiom of choice.

Let X be an infinite set.

Let C be the collection of all finite subsets of X .

If A ∈ C, then X − A 6= ∅.Define g : C → C by g(A) = A ∪ {f (X − A)}.By Recursion theorem, there exists a function U : ω → C such that U(0) = ∅ andU(n+) = U(n) ∪ {f (X − U(n))} = g(U(n)). –(*)

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An infinite set

An infinite set contains a subset equivalent to ω

Given X , we can choose a choice function f : P(X )− {∅} → X such that f (A) ∈ A.

This follows by the Axiom of choice.

Let X be an infinite set.

Let C be the collection of all finite subsets of X .

If A ∈ C, then X − A 6= ∅.Define g : C → C by g(A) = A ∪ {f (X − A)}.By Recursion theorem, there exists a function U : ω → C such that U(0) = ∅ andU(n+) = U(n) ∪ {f (X − U(n))} = g(U(n)). –(*)

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An infinite set

An infinite set contains a subset equivalent to ω

Given X , we can choose a choice function f : P(X )− {∅} → X such that f (A) ∈ A.

This follows by the Axiom of choice.

Let X be an infinite set.

Let C be the collection of all finite subsets of X .

If A ∈ C, then X − A 6= ∅.

Define g : C → C by g(A) = A ∪ {f (X − A)}.By Recursion theorem, there exists a function U : ω → C such that U(0) = ∅ andU(n+) = U(n) ∪ {f (X − U(n))} = g(U(n)). –(*)

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An infinite set

An infinite set contains a subset equivalent to ω

Given X , we can choose a choice function f : P(X )− {∅} → X such that f (A) ∈ A.

This follows by the Axiom of choice.

Let X be an infinite set.

Let C be the collection of all finite subsets of X .

If A ∈ C, then X − A 6= ∅.Define g : C → C by g(A) = A ∪ {f (X − A)}.

By Recursion theorem, there exists a function U : ω → C such that U(0) = ∅ andU(n+) = U(n) ∪ {f (X − U(n))} = g(U(n)). –(*)

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An infinite set

An infinite set contains a subset equivalent to ω

Given X , we can choose a choice function f : P(X )− {∅} → X such that f (A) ∈ A.

This follows by the Axiom of choice.

Let X be an infinite set.

Let C be the collection of all finite subsets of X .

If A ∈ C, then X − A 6= ∅.Define g : C → C by g(A) = A ∪ {f (X − A)}.By Recursion theorem, there exists a function U : ω → C such that U(0) = ∅ andU(n+) = U(n) ∪ {f (X − U(n))} = g(U(n)). –(*)

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An infinite set

Define v : ω → X be v(n) := f (X − U(n)). –(**)

Claim: v : ω → X is a one-to-one correspondence into a subset of X .

Proof: (1) v(n) 6∈ U(n) for all n ∈ ω by (**).

(2) v(n) ∈ U(n+) for all n ∈ ω by (*) and (**).

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Define v : ω → X be v(n) := f (X − U(n)). –(**)

Claim: v : ω → X is a one-to-one correspondence into a subset of X .

Proof: (1) v(n) 6∈ U(n) for all n ∈ ω by (**).

(2) v(n) ∈ U(n+) for all n ∈ ω by (*) and (**).

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An infinite set

Define v : ω → X be v(n) := f (X − U(n)). –(**)

Claim: v : ω → X is a one-to-one correspondence into a subset of X .

Proof: (1) v(n) 6∈ U(n) for all n ∈ ω by (**).

(2) v(n) ∈ U(n+) for all n ∈ ω by (*) and (**).

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Define v : ω → X be v(n) := f (X − U(n)). –(**)

Claim: v : ω → X is a one-to-one correspondence into a subset of X .

Proof: (1) v(n) 6∈ U(n) for all n ∈ ω by (**).

(2) v(n) ∈ U(n+) for all n ∈ ω by (*) and (**).

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(3)

If n ≤ m, the U(n) ⊂ U(m).

Proof: Fix n and do induction on m.

Define S(n) = {m|m ≥ n,U(n) ⊂ U(m)}.S(n) 3 n and S(n) is not empty.

If m ∈ S(n), then m+ ⊂ S(n):

U(m+) = U(m) ∪ {f (x − U(m)} ⊃ U(n).

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(3)

If n ≤ m, the U(n) ⊂ U(m).

Proof: Fix n and do induction on m.

Define S(n) = {m|m ≥ n,U(n) ⊂ U(m)}.S(n) 3 n and S(n) is not empty.

If m ∈ S(n), then m+ ⊂ S(n):

U(m+) = U(m) ∪ {f (x − U(m)} ⊃ U(n).

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(3)

If n ≤ m, the U(n) ⊂ U(m).

Proof: Fix n and do induction on m.

Define S(n) = {m|m ≥ n,U(n) ⊂ U(m)}.

S(n) 3 n and S(n) is not empty.

If m ∈ S(n), then m+ ⊂ S(n):

U(m+) = U(m) ∪ {f (x − U(m)} ⊃ U(n).

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(3)

If n ≤ m, the U(n) ⊂ U(m).

Proof: Fix n and do induction on m.

Define S(n) = {m|m ≥ n,U(n) ⊂ U(m)}.S(n) 3 n and S(n) is not empty.

If m ∈ S(n), then m+ ⊂ S(n):

U(m+) = U(m) ∪ {f (x − U(m)} ⊃ U(n).

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(3)

If n ≤ m, the U(n) ⊂ U(m).

Proof: Fix n and do induction on m.

Define S(n) = {m|m ≥ n,U(n) ⊂ U(m)}.S(n) 3 n and S(n) is not empty.

If m ∈ S(n), then m+ ⊂ S(n):

U(m+) = U(m) ∪ {f (x − U(m)} ⊃ U(n).

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(3)

If n ≤ m, the U(n) ⊂ U(m).

Proof: Fix n and do induction on m.

Define S(n) = {m|m ≥ n,U(n) ⊂ U(m)}.S(n) 3 n and S(n) is not empty.

If m ∈ S(n), then m+ ⊂ S(n):

U(m+) = U(m) ∪ {f (x − U(m)} ⊃ U(n).

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(4)

If n < m, then v(n) 6= v(m).

n < m. Then n ∈ m and by transitivity n ⊂ m. n ∪ {n} ⊂ m.

n+ ≤ m. U(n+) ⊂ U(m). Thus v(n) ⊂ U(n+) ⊂ U(m) by (2) and (3).

v(m) /∈ U(m). Thus v(n) 6= v(m).

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(4)

If n < m, then v(n) 6= v(m).

n < m. Then n ∈ m and by transitivity n ⊂ m. n ∪ {n} ⊂ m.

n+ ≤ m. U(n+) ⊂ U(m). Thus v(n) ⊂ U(n+) ⊂ U(m) by (2) and (3).

v(m) /∈ U(m). Thus v(n) 6= v(m).

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(4)

If n < m, then v(n) 6= v(m).

n < m. Then n ∈ m and by transitivity n ⊂ m. n ∪ {n} ⊂ m.

n+ ≤ m. U(n+) ⊂ U(m). Thus v(n) ⊂ U(n+) ⊂ U(m) by (2) and (3).

v(m) /∈ U(m). Thus v(n) 6= v(m).

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(4)

If n < m, then v(n) 6= v(m).

n < m. Then n ∈ m and by transitivity n ⊂ m. n ∪ {n} ⊂ m.

n+ ≤ m. U(n+) ⊂ U(m). Thus v(n) ⊂ U(n+) ⊂ U(m) by (2) and (3).

v(m) /∈ U(m). Thus v(n) 6= v(m).

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Axiom of Choice, Zorn’s lemma, and the well-ordering

Axiom of choice, Zorn’s lemma, and the well-ordering principles are all equivalent.

This is a very important fact that you need to know.

First prove: The axiom of choice implies Zorn’s lemma.

Theorem (Zorn’s lemma)If X is a partially ordered set such that every chain in X has an upper bound, then Xcontains a maximal element.

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Axiom of Choice, Zorn’s lemma, and the well-ordering

Axiom of choice, Zorn’s lemma, and the well-ordering principles are all equivalent.

This is a very important fact that you need to know.

First prove: The axiom of choice implies Zorn’s lemma.

Theorem (Zorn’s lemma)If X is a partially ordered set such that every chain in X has an upper bound, then Xcontains a maximal element.

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Axiom of Choice, Zorn’s lemma, and the well-ordering

Axiom of choice, Zorn’s lemma, and the well-ordering principles are all equivalent.

This is a very important fact that you need to know.

First prove: The axiom of choice implies Zorn’s lemma.

Theorem (Zorn’s lemma)If X is a partially ordered set such that every chain in X has an upper bound, then Xcontains a maximal element.

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Axiom of Choice, Zorn’s lemma, and the well-ordering

Axiom of choice, Zorn’s lemma, and the well-ordering principles are all equivalent.

This is a very important fact that you need to know.

First prove: The axiom of choice implies Zorn’s lemma.

Theorem (Zorn’s lemma)If X is a partially ordered set such that every chain in X has an upper bound, then Xcontains a maximal element.

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Proof

Define s(x) = {y ∈ X |y ≤ x} weak initial segment.

s : X → P(X ) is a function. s is one-to-one: proof omit.

Let χ be the set of all chains in X . Then every member of χ is in some s(x).

χ 6= ∅ since χ contains singletons.

χ is ordered by inclusion (partial order)

If C is a chain in χ, then⋃C ∈ χ: proof: omit.

Suppose that we find a maximal element F in χ. Then F has an upper bound f0.Then f0 is a maximal element of X .

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Proof

Define s(x) = {y ∈ X |y ≤ x} weak initial segment.

s : X → P(X ) is a function. s is one-to-one: proof omit.

Let χ be the set of all chains in X . Then every member of χ is in some s(x).

χ 6= ∅ since χ contains singletons.

χ is ordered by inclusion (partial order)

If C is a chain in χ, then⋃C ∈ χ: proof: omit.

Suppose that we find a maximal element F in χ. Then F has an upper bound f0.Then f0 is a maximal element of X .

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Proof

Define s(x) = {y ∈ X |y ≤ x} weak initial segment.

s : X → P(X ) is a function. s is one-to-one: proof omit.

Let χ be the set of all chains in X . Then every member of χ is in some s(x).

χ 6= ∅ since χ contains singletons.

χ is ordered by inclusion (partial order)

If C is a chain in χ, then⋃C ∈ χ: proof: omit.

Suppose that we find a maximal element F in χ. Then F has an upper bound f0.Then f0 is a maximal element of X .

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Proof

Define s(x) = {y ∈ X |y ≤ x} weak initial segment.

s : X → P(X ) is a function. s is one-to-one: proof omit.

Let χ be the set of all chains in X . Then every member of χ is in some s(x).

χ 6= ∅ since χ contains singletons.

χ is ordered by inclusion (partial order)

If C is a chain in χ, then⋃C ∈ χ: proof: omit.

Suppose that we find a maximal element F in χ. Then F has an upper bound f0.Then f0 is a maximal element of X .

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Proof

Define s(x) = {y ∈ X |y ≤ x} weak initial segment.

s : X → P(X ) is a function. s is one-to-one: proof omit.

Let χ be the set of all chains in X . Then every member of χ is in some s(x).

χ 6= ∅ since χ contains singletons.

χ is ordered by inclusion (partial order)

If C is a chain in χ, then⋃C ∈ χ: proof: omit.

Suppose that we find a maximal element F in χ. Then F has an upper bound f0.Then f0 is a maximal element of X .

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Proof

Define s(x) = {y ∈ X |y ≤ x} weak initial segment.

s : X → P(X ) is a function. s is one-to-one: proof omit.

Let χ be the set of all chains in X . Then every member of χ is in some s(x).

χ 6= ∅ since χ contains singletons.

χ is ordered by inclusion (partial order)

If C is a chain in χ, then⋃C ∈ χ: proof: omit.

Suppose that we find a maximal element F in χ. Then F has an upper bound f0.Then f0 is a maximal element of X .

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Proof

Define s(x) = {y ∈ X |y ≤ x} weak initial segment.

s : X → P(X ) is a function. s is one-to-one: proof omit.

Let χ be the set of all chains in X . Then every member of χ is in some s(x).

χ 6= ∅ since χ contains singletons.

χ is ordered by inclusion (partial order)

If C is a chain in χ, then⋃C ∈ χ: proof: omit.

Suppose that we find a maximal element F in χ. Then F has an upper bound f0.Then f0 is a maximal element of X .

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Proof continued

Let f be a choice function for χ: f : P(X )− {∅} → X such that f (A) ∈ A for allA ∈ P(X ).

Define A = {x ∈ X |A ∪ {x} ∈ χ}.Define g : χ→ χ by if A− A 6= ∅, then g(A) = A ∪ {f (A− A)} and if A− A = ∅,then g(A) = A.

We show that there exists A ∈ χ such that g(A) = A.

Then A is the element F we need.

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Proof continued

Let f be a choice function for χ: f : P(X )− {∅} → X such that f (A) ∈ A for allA ∈ P(X ).

Define A = {x ∈ X |A ∪ {x} ∈ χ}.

Define g : χ→ χ by if A− A 6= ∅, then g(A) = A ∪ {f (A− A)} and if A− A = ∅,then g(A) = A.

We show that there exists A ∈ χ such that g(A) = A.

Then A is the element F we need.

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Proof continued

Let f be a choice function for χ: f : P(X )− {∅} → X such that f (A) ∈ A for allA ∈ P(X ).

Define A = {x ∈ X |A ∪ {x} ∈ χ}.Define g : χ→ χ by if A− A 6= ∅, then g(A) = A ∪ {f (A− A)} and if A− A = ∅,then g(A) = A.

We show that there exists A ∈ χ such that g(A) = A.

Then A is the element F we need.

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Proof continued

Let f be a choice function for χ: f : P(X )− {∅} → X such that f (A) ∈ A for allA ∈ P(X ).

Define A = {x ∈ X |A ∪ {x} ∈ χ}.Define g : χ→ χ by if A− A 6= ∅, then g(A) = A ∪ {f (A− A)} and if A− A = ∅,then g(A) = A.

We show that there exists A ∈ χ such that g(A) = A.

Then A is the element F we need.

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Proof continued

Let f be a choice function for χ: f : P(X )− {∅} → X such that f (A) ∈ A for allA ∈ P(X ).

Define A = {x ∈ X |A ∪ {x} ∈ χ}.Define g : χ→ χ by if A− A 6= ∅, then g(A) = A ∪ {f (A− A)} and if A− A = ∅,then g(A) = A.

We show that there exists A ∈ χ such that g(A) = A.

Then A is the element F we need.

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Proof continued

A tower T ⊂ χ is a subcollection such that

I ∅ ∈ T .I If A ∈ T , then g(A) ∈ T .I If C is a chain in T , then

⋃C ∈ T .

A tower exists (χ is one).

Let T0 be the intersection of the collection of all towers. It is a tower.

We show that T0 is a chain : in the next frame.

Then A =⋃T0 is in T0 and has the property g(A) = A.

Note: g(A) ⊂ A and g(A)− A cannot be more than a singleton.

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Proof continued

A tower T ⊂ χ is a subcollection such thatI ∅ ∈ T .

I If A ∈ T , then g(A) ∈ T .I If C is a chain in T , then

⋃C ∈ T .

A tower exists (χ is one).

Let T0 be the intersection of the collection of all towers. It is a tower.

We show that T0 is a chain : in the next frame.

Then A =⋃T0 is in T0 and has the property g(A) = A.

Note: g(A) ⊂ A and g(A)− A cannot be more than a singleton.

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Proof continued

A tower T ⊂ χ is a subcollection such thatI ∅ ∈ T .I If A ∈ T , then g(A) ∈ T .

I If C is a chain in T , then⋃C ∈ T .

A tower exists (χ is one).

Let T0 be the intersection of the collection of all towers. It is a tower.

We show that T0 is a chain : in the next frame.

Then A =⋃T0 is in T0 and has the property g(A) = A.

Note: g(A) ⊂ A and g(A)− A cannot be more than a singleton.

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Proof continued

A tower T ⊂ χ is a subcollection such thatI ∅ ∈ T .I If A ∈ T , then g(A) ∈ T .I If C is a chain in T , then

⋃C ∈ T .

A tower exists (χ is one).

Let T0 be the intersection of the collection of all towers. It is a tower.

We show that T0 is a chain : in the next frame.

Then A =⋃T0 is in T0 and has the property g(A) = A.

Note: g(A) ⊂ A and g(A)− A cannot be more than a singleton.

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Proof continued

A tower T ⊂ χ is a subcollection such thatI ∅ ∈ T .I If A ∈ T , then g(A) ∈ T .I If C is a chain in T , then

⋃C ∈ T .

A tower exists (χ is one).

Let T0 be the intersection of the collection of all towers. It is a tower.

We show that T0 is a chain : in the next frame.

Then A =⋃T0 is in T0 and has the property g(A) = A.

Note: g(A) ⊂ A and g(A)− A cannot be more than a singleton.

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Proof continued

A tower T ⊂ χ is a subcollection such thatI ∅ ∈ T .I If A ∈ T , then g(A) ∈ T .I If C is a chain in T , then

⋃C ∈ T .

A tower exists (χ is one).

Let T0 be the intersection of the collection of all towers. It is a tower.

We show that T0 is a chain : in the next frame.

Then A =⋃T0 is in T0 and has the property g(A) = A.

Note: g(A) ⊂ A and g(A)− A cannot be more than a singleton.

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Proof continued

A tower T ⊂ χ is a subcollection such thatI ∅ ∈ T .I If A ∈ T , then g(A) ∈ T .I If C is a chain in T , then

⋃C ∈ T .

A tower exists (χ is one).

Let T0 be the intersection of the collection of all towers. It is a tower.

We show that T0 is a chain : in the next frame.

Then A =⋃T0 is in T0 and has the property g(A) = A.

Note: g(A) ⊂ A and g(A)− A cannot be more than a singleton.

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Proof continued

A tower T ⊂ χ is a subcollection such thatI ∅ ∈ T .I If A ∈ T , then g(A) ∈ T .I If C is a chain in T , then

⋃C ∈ T .

A tower exists (χ is one).

Let T0 be the intersection of the collection of all towers. It is a tower.

We show that T0 is a chain : in the next frame.

Then A =⋃T0 is in T0 and has the property g(A) = A.

Note: g(A) ⊂ A and g(A)− A cannot be more than a singleton.

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Proof continued

A tower T ⊂ χ is a subcollection such thatI ∅ ∈ T .I If A ∈ T , then g(A) ∈ T .I If C is a chain in T , then

⋃C ∈ T .

A tower exists (χ is one).

Let T0 be the intersection of the collection of all towers. It is a tower.

We show that T0 is a chain : in the next frame.

Then A =⋃T0 is in T0 and has the property g(A) = A.

Note: g(A) ⊂ A and g(A)− A cannot be more than a singleton.

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Proof continued: T0 is a chain.

We say that a set C in T0 is comparable if A ⊂ C or C ⊂ A for every A ∈ T0.

∅ is comparable.

Let C be a fixed comparable set.

If A ∈ T0 and A is a proper subset of C, then g(A) ⊂ C. (As C cannot be a propersubset of g(A) by considering g(A)− A at most a singleton.)

Consider U ⊂ T0 where A ⊂ C or g(C) ⊂ A.

U is smaller than the subset of T0 comparable with g(C).

U is a tower and hence U = T0: proof omit.

for each comparable C, g(C) is also comparable by above.

∅ is comparable. g maps comparable sets to comparable sets.

The comparable sets in T0 constitutes a tower, and hence all sets in T0 arecomparable. Thus, T0 is a chain.

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Proof continued: T0 is a chain.

We say that a set C in T0 is comparable if A ⊂ C or C ⊂ A for every A ∈ T0.

∅ is comparable.

Let C be a fixed comparable set.

If A ∈ T0 and A is a proper subset of C, then g(A) ⊂ C. (As C cannot be a propersubset of g(A) by considering g(A)− A at most a singleton.)

Consider U ⊂ T0 where A ⊂ C or g(C) ⊂ A.

U is smaller than the subset of T0 comparable with g(C).

U is a tower and hence U = T0: proof omit.

for each comparable C, g(C) is also comparable by above.

∅ is comparable. g maps comparable sets to comparable sets.

The comparable sets in T0 constitutes a tower, and hence all sets in T0 arecomparable. Thus, T0 is a chain.

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Proof continued: T0 is a chain.

We say that a set C in T0 is comparable if A ⊂ C or C ⊂ A for every A ∈ T0.

∅ is comparable.

Let C be a fixed comparable set.

If A ∈ T0 and A is a proper subset of C, then g(A) ⊂ C. (As C cannot be a propersubset of g(A) by considering g(A)− A at most a singleton.)

Consider U ⊂ T0 where A ⊂ C or g(C) ⊂ A.

U is smaller than the subset of T0 comparable with g(C).

U is a tower and hence U = T0: proof omit.

for each comparable C, g(C) is also comparable by above.

∅ is comparable. g maps comparable sets to comparable sets.

The comparable sets in T0 constitutes a tower, and hence all sets in T0 arecomparable. Thus, T0 is a chain.

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Proof continued: T0 is a chain.

We say that a set C in T0 is comparable if A ⊂ C or C ⊂ A for every A ∈ T0.

∅ is comparable.

Let C be a fixed comparable set.

If A ∈ T0 and A is a proper subset of C, then g(A) ⊂ C. (As C cannot be a propersubset of g(A) by considering g(A)− A at most a singleton.)

Consider U ⊂ T0 where A ⊂ C or g(C) ⊂ A.

U is smaller than the subset of T0 comparable with g(C).

U is a tower and hence U = T0: proof omit.

for each comparable C, g(C) is also comparable by above.

∅ is comparable. g maps comparable sets to comparable sets.

The comparable sets in T0 constitutes a tower, and hence all sets in T0 arecomparable. Thus, T0 is a chain.

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Proof continued: T0 is a chain.

We say that a set C in T0 is comparable if A ⊂ C or C ⊂ A for every A ∈ T0.

∅ is comparable.

Let C be a fixed comparable set.

If A ∈ T0 and A is a proper subset of C, then g(A) ⊂ C. (As C cannot be a propersubset of g(A) by considering g(A)− A at most a singleton.)

Consider U ⊂ T0 where A ⊂ C or g(C) ⊂ A.

U is smaller than the subset of T0 comparable with g(C).

U is a tower and hence U = T0: proof omit.

for each comparable C, g(C) is also comparable by above.

∅ is comparable. g maps comparable sets to comparable sets.

The comparable sets in T0 constitutes a tower, and hence all sets in T0 arecomparable. Thus, T0 is a chain.

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Proof continued: T0 is a chain.

We say that a set C in T0 is comparable if A ⊂ C or C ⊂ A for every A ∈ T0.

∅ is comparable.

Let C be a fixed comparable set.

If A ∈ T0 and A is a proper subset of C, then g(A) ⊂ C. (As C cannot be a propersubset of g(A) by considering g(A)− A at most a singleton.)

Consider U ⊂ T0 where A ⊂ C or g(C) ⊂ A.

U is smaller than the subset of T0 comparable with g(C).

U is a tower and hence U = T0: proof omit.

for each comparable C, g(C) is also comparable by above.

∅ is comparable. g maps comparable sets to comparable sets.

The comparable sets in T0 constitutes a tower, and hence all sets in T0 arecomparable. Thus, T0 is a chain.

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Proof continued: T0 is a chain.

We say that a set C in T0 is comparable if A ⊂ C or C ⊂ A for every A ∈ T0.

∅ is comparable.

Let C be a fixed comparable set.

If A ∈ T0 and A is a proper subset of C, then g(A) ⊂ C. (As C cannot be a propersubset of g(A) by considering g(A)− A at most a singleton.)

Consider U ⊂ T0 where A ⊂ C or g(C) ⊂ A.

U is smaller than the subset of T0 comparable with g(C).

U is a tower and hence U = T0: proof omit.

for each comparable C, g(C) is also comparable by above.

∅ is comparable. g maps comparable sets to comparable sets.

The comparable sets in T0 constitutes a tower, and hence all sets in T0 arecomparable. Thus, T0 is a chain.

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Proof continued: T0 is a chain.

We say that a set C in T0 is comparable if A ⊂ C or C ⊂ A for every A ∈ T0.

∅ is comparable.

Let C be a fixed comparable set.

If A ∈ T0 and A is a proper subset of C, then g(A) ⊂ C. (As C cannot be a propersubset of g(A) by considering g(A)− A at most a singleton.)

Consider U ⊂ T0 where A ⊂ C or g(C) ⊂ A.

U is smaller than the subset of T0 comparable with g(C).

U is a tower and hence U = T0: proof omit.

for each comparable C, g(C) is also comparable by above.

∅ is comparable. g maps comparable sets to comparable sets.

The comparable sets in T0 constitutes a tower, and hence all sets in T0 arecomparable. Thus, T0 is a chain.

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Proof continued: T0 is a chain.

We say that a set C in T0 is comparable if A ⊂ C or C ⊂ A for every A ∈ T0.

∅ is comparable.

Let C be a fixed comparable set.

If A ∈ T0 and A is a proper subset of C, then g(A) ⊂ C. (As C cannot be a propersubset of g(A) by considering g(A)− A at most a singleton.)

Consider U ⊂ T0 where A ⊂ C or g(C) ⊂ A.

U is smaller than the subset of T0 comparable with g(C).

U is a tower and hence U = T0: proof omit.

for each comparable C, g(C) is also comparable by above.

∅ is comparable. g maps comparable sets to comparable sets.

The comparable sets in T0 constitutes a tower, and hence all sets in T0 arecomparable. Thus, T0 is a chain.

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Proof continued: T0 is a chain.

We say that a set C in T0 is comparable if A ⊂ C or C ⊂ A for every A ∈ T0.

∅ is comparable.

Let C be a fixed comparable set.

If A ∈ T0 and A is a proper subset of C, then g(A) ⊂ C. (As C cannot be a propersubset of g(A) by considering g(A)− A at most a singleton.)

Consider U ⊂ T0 where A ⊂ C or g(C) ⊂ A.

U is smaller than the subset of T0 comparable with g(C).

U is a tower and hence U = T0: proof omit.

for each comparable C, g(C) is also comparable by above.

∅ is comparable. g maps comparable sets to comparable sets.

The comparable sets in T0 constitutes a tower, and hence all sets in T0 arecomparable. Thus, T0 is a chain.

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We can show Zorn’s lemma implies the existence of the choice functions.

Proof: Given a set X , let

F = {f |dom f ⊂ P(X )− {∅}, ran f ⊂ X , f (A) ∈ A∀A ∈ P(X )− {∅}}.

Order these by extensions.

Every chain has an upper bound: (extensions −− > take a union)Find a maximal element by Zorn’s lemma. Then dom f = P(X )− {∅}:

I Proof: Suppose A /∈ dom f . Define B = dom f ∪ {A}. Choose an element a ∈ A. Defineg(B) = f (B) if B ∈ dom f and f (B) = a if B = A. g ≥ f . Thus, g = f . Contradition.

I The existence of the choice functions implies the Axiom of Choice.

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We can show Zorn’s lemma implies the existence of the choice functions.

Proof: Given a set X , let

F = {f |dom f ⊂ P(X )− {∅}, ran f ⊂ X , f (A) ∈ A∀A ∈ P(X )− {∅}}.

Order these by extensions.

Every chain has an upper bound: (extensions −− > take a union)Find a maximal element by Zorn’s lemma. Then dom f = P(X )− {∅}:

I Proof: Suppose A /∈ dom f . Define B = dom f ∪ {A}. Choose an element a ∈ A. Defineg(B) = f (B) if B ∈ dom f and f (B) = a if B = A. g ≥ f . Thus, g = f . Contradition.

I The existence of the choice functions implies the Axiom of Choice.

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We can show Zorn’s lemma implies the existence of the choice functions.

Proof: Given a set X , let

F = {f |dom f ⊂ P(X )− {∅}, ran f ⊂ X , f (A) ∈ A∀A ∈ P(X )− {∅}}.

Order these by extensions.

Every chain has an upper bound: (extensions −− > take a union)Find a maximal element by Zorn’s lemma. Then dom f = P(X )− {∅}:

I Proof: Suppose A /∈ dom f . Define B = dom f ∪ {A}. Choose an element a ∈ A. Defineg(B) = f (B) if B ∈ dom f and f (B) = a if B = A. g ≥ f . Thus, g = f . Contradition.

I The existence of the choice functions implies the Axiom of Choice.

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We can show Zorn’s lemma implies the existence of the choice functions.

Proof: Given a set X , let

F = {f |dom f ⊂ P(X )− {∅}, ran f ⊂ X , f (A) ∈ A∀A ∈ P(X )− {∅}}.

Order these by extensions.

Every chain has an upper bound: (extensions −− > take a union)

Find a maximal element by Zorn’s lemma. Then dom f = P(X )− {∅}:

I Proof: Suppose A /∈ dom f . Define B = dom f ∪ {A}. Choose an element a ∈ A. Defineg(B) = f (B) if B ∈ dom f and f (B) = a if B = A. g ≥ f . Thus, g = f . Contradition.

I The existence of the choice functions implies the Axiom of Choice.

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We can show Zorn’s lemma implies the existence of the choice functions.

Proof: Given a set X , let

F = {f |dom f ⊂ P(X )− {∅}, ran f ⊂ X , f (A) ∈ A∀A ∈ P(X )− {∅}}.

Order these by extensions.

Every chain has an upper bound: (extensions −− > take a union)Find a maximal element by Zorn’s lemma. Then dom f = P(X )− {∅}:

I Proof: Suppose A /∈ dom f . Define B = dom f ∪ {A}. Choose an element a ∈ A. Defineg(B) = f (B) if B ∈ dom f and f (B) = a if B = A. g ≥ f . Thus, g = f . Contradition.

I The existence of the choice functions implies the Axiom of Choice.

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We can show Zorn’s lemma implies the existence of the choice functions.

Proof: Given a set X , let

F = {f |dom f ⊂ P(X )− {∅}, ran f ⊂ X , f (A) ∈ A∀A ∈ P(X )− {∅}}.

Order these by extensions.

Every chain has an upper bound: (extensions −− > take a union)Find a maximal element by Zorn’s lemma. Then dom f = P(X )− {∅}:

I Proof: Suppose A /∈ dom f . Define B = dom f ∪ {A}. Choose an element a ∈ A. Defineg(B) = f (B) if B ∈ dom f and f (B) = a if B = A. g ≥ f . Thus, g = f . Contradition.

I The existence of the choice functions implies the Axiom of Choice.

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We can show Zorn’s lemma implies the existence of the choice functions.

Proof: Given a set X , let

F = {f |dom f ⊂ P(X )− {∅}, ran f ⊂ X , f (A) ∈ A∀A ∈ P(X )− {∅}}.

Order these by extensions.

Every chain has an upper bound: (extensions −− > take a union)Find a maximal element by Zorn’s lemma. Then dom f = P(X )− {∅}:

I Proof: Suppose A /∈ dom f . Define B = dom f ∪ {A}. Choose an element a ∈ A. Defineg(B) = f (B) if B ∈ dom f and f (B) = a if B = A. g ≥ f . Thus, g = f . Contradition.

I The existence of the choice functions implies the Axiom of Choice.

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Well-ordering theorem: Every set can be well-ordered.

We show that Zorn’s lemma implies the well-ordering theorem.Proof:

I Let W be the collection of all well ordered subsets of X . W 6= ∅.I Then W is partially ordered by the inclusion relation.I If C is a chain w.r.t continuation, then U =

⋃C is an upper bound.

I By Zorn’s lemma, there exists a maximal set M. Then M = X .I Proof: If x ∈ X −M, then M′ = M ∪ {x} is well-ordered and bigger.

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Well-ordering theorem: Every set can be well-ordered.

We show that Zorn’s lemma implies the well-ordering theorem.

Proof:

I Let W be the collection of all well ordered subsets of X . W 6= ∅.I Then W is partially ordered by the inclusion relation.I If C is a chain w.r.t continuation, then U =

⋃C is an upper bound.

I By Zorn’s lemma, there exists a maximal set M. Then M = X .I Proof: If x ∈ X −M, then M′ = M ∪ {x} is well-ordered and bigger.

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Well-ordering theorem: Every set can be well-ordered.

We show that Zorn’s lemma implies the well-ordering theorem.Proof:

I Let W be the collection of all well ordered subsets of X . W 6= ∅.I Then W is partially ordered by the inclusion relation.I If C is a chain w.r.t continuation, then U =

⋃C is an upper bound.

I By Zorn’s lemma, there exists a maximal set M. Then M = X .I Proof: If x ∈ X −M, then M′ = M ∪ {x} is well-ordered and bigger.

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Well-ordering theorem: Every set can be well-ordered.

We show that Zorn’s lemma implies the well-ordering theorem.Proof:

I Let W be the collection of all well ordered subsets of X . W 6= ∅.

I Then W is partially ordered by the inclusion relation.I If C is a chain w.r.t continuation, then U =

⋃C is an upper bound.

I By Zorn’s lemma, there exists a maximal set M. Then M = X .I Proof: If x ∈ X −M, then M′ = M ∪ {x} is well-ordered and bigger.

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Well-ordering theorem: Every set can be well-ordered.

We show that Zorn’s lemma implies the well-ordering theorem.Proof:

I Let W be the collection of all well ordered subsets of X . W 6= ∅.I Then W is partially ordered by the inclusion relation.

I If C is a chain w.r.t continuation, then U =⋃C is an upper bound.

I By Zorn’s lemma, there exists a maximal set M. Then M = X .I Proof: If x ∈ X −M, then M′ = M ∪ {x} is well-ordered and bigger.

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Well-ordering theorem: Every set can be well-ordered.

We show that Zorn’s lemma implies the well-ordering theorem.Proof:

I Let W be the collection of all well ordered subsets of X . W 6= ∅.I Then W is partially ordered by the inclusion relation.I If C is a chain w.r.t continuation, then U =

⋃C is an upper bound.

I By Zorn’s lemma, there exists a maximal set M. Then M = X .I Proof: If x ∈ X −M, then M′ = M ∪ {x} is well-ordered and bigger.

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Well-ordering theorem: Every set can be well-ordered.

We show that Zorn’s lemma implies the well-ordering theorem.Proof:

I Let W be the collection of all well ordered subsets of X . W 6= ∅.I Then W is partially ordered by the inclusion relation.I If C is a chain w.r.t continuation, then U =

⋃C is an upper bound.

I By Zorn’s lemma, there exists a maximal set M. Then M = X .

I Proof: If x ∈ X −M, then M′ = M ∪ {x} is well-ordered and bigger.

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Well-ordering theorem: Every set can be well-ordered.

We show that Zorn’s lemma implies the well-ordering theorem.Proof:

I Let W be the collection of all well ordered subsets of X . W 6= ∅.I Then W is partially ordered by the inclusion relation.I If C is a chain w.r.t continuation, then U =

⋃C is an upper bound.

I By Zorn’s lemma, there exists a maximal set M. Then M = X .I Proof: If x ∈ X −M, then M′ = M ∪ {x} is well-ordered and bigger.

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Finally, We show that the well-ordering theorem implies that the axiom of choice.

Given a collection of set {Xi |i ∈ I}, there exists a set {xi |i ∈ I} so that xi ∈ Xi foreach i ∈ I.

Proof: Well-order⋃

i∈I Xi and choose minimal xi ∈ Xi for each i ∈ I.

The axiom of choice→ Zorn’s lemma→ The well-ordering theorem→ The axiomof choice.

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Finally, We show that the well-ordering theorem implies that the axiom of choice.

Given a collection of set {Xi |i ∈ I}, there exists a set {xi |i ∈ I} so that xi ∈ Xi foreach i ∈ I.

Proof: Well-order⋃

i∈I Xi and choose minimal xi ∈ Xi for each i ∈ I.

The axiom of choice→ Zorn’s lemma→ The well-ordering theorem→ The axiomof choice.

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Finally, We show that the well-ordering theorem implies that the axiom of choice.

Given a collection of set {Xi |i ∈ I}, there exists a set {xi |i ∈ I} so that xi ∈ Xi foreach i ∈ I.

Proof: Well-order⋃

i∈I Xi and choose minimal xi ∈ Xi for each i ∈ I.

The axiom of choice→ Zorn’s lemma→ The well-ordering theorem→ The axiomof choice.

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Finally, We show that the well-ordering theorem implies that the axiom of choice.

Given a collection of set {Xi |i ∈ I}, there exists a set {xi |i ∈ I} so that xi ∈ Xi foreach i ∈ I.

Proof: Well-order⋃

i∈I Xi and choose minimal xi ∈ Xi for each i ∈ I.

The axiom of choice→ Zorn’s lemma→ The well-ordering theorem→ The axiomof choice.

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Ordinal numbers

Axiom of substitution

A a set. S(a, b) well-formed sentence. Suppose that F (n) = {x |S(n, x)} is a set.Is {F (n)} a set?

Axiom of substitution: If S(a, b) is a statement for each a ∈ A such that the set{b|S(a, b)} can be formed, then there exists a function F : A→ Y for some set Ysuch that F (a) = {b|S(a, b)}.This is the Axiom of replacement (Malitz page 45)

The main use of the axiom of replacement is to obtain higher ordinals.

Also the axiom of substitution is “indispensable” currently.

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Ordinal numbers

Axiom of substitution

A a set. S(a, b) well-formed sentence. Suppose that F (n) = {x |S(n, x)} is a set.Is {F (n)} a set?

Axiom of substitution: If S(a, b) is a statement for each a ∈ A such that the set{b|S(a, b)} can be formed, then there exists a function F : A→ Y for some set Ysuch that F (a) = {b|S(a, b)}.

This is the Axiom of replacement (Malitz page 45)

The main use of the axiom of replacement is to obtain higher ordinals.

Also the axiom of substitution is “indispensable” currently.

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Ordinal numbers

Axiom of substitution

A a set. S(a, b) well-formed sentence. Suppose that F (n) = {x |S(n, x)} is a set.Is {F (n)} a set?

Axiom of substitution: If S(a, b) is a statement for each a ∈ A such that the set{b|S(a, b)} can be formed, then there exists a function F : A→ Y for some set Ysuch that F (a) = {b|S(a, b)}.This is the Axiom of replacement (Malitz page 45)

The main use of the axiom of replacement is to obtain higher ordinals.

Also the axiom of substitution is “indispensable” currently.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 20 / 25

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Ordinal numbers

Axiom of substitution

A a set. S(a, b) well-formed sentence. Suppose that F (n) = {x |S(n, x)} is a set.Is {F (n)} a set?

Axiom of substitution: If S(a, b) is a statement for each a ∈ A such that the set{b|S(a, b)} can be formed, then there exists a function F : A→ Y for some set Ysuch that F (a) = {b|S(a, b)}.This is the Axiom of replacement (Malitz page 45)

The main use of the axiom of replacement is to obtain higher ordinals.

Also the axiom of substitution is “indispensable” currently.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 20 / 25

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Ordinal numbers

Axiom of substitution

A a set. S(a, b) well-formed sentence. Suppose that F (n) = {x |S(n, x)} is a set.Is {F (n)} a set?

Axiom of substitution: If S(a, b) is a statement for each a ∈ A such that the set{b|S(a, b)} can be formed, then there exists a function F : A→ Y for some set Ysuch that F (a) = {b|S(a, b)}.This is the Axiom of replacement (Malitz page 45)

The main use of the axiom of replacement is to obtain higher ordinals.

Also the axiom of substitution is “indispensable” currently.

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Ordinal numbers

Ordinal numbers

An ordinal number is a well-ordered set α such that s(η) = η for η ∈ α.

s(η) := {ζ ∈ α|ζ < η}.ω is a set.

Define F (0) = ω and F (n+) = (F (n))+.

ω ∪ ran F is ω2 or 2ω.

We show ω2 is an ordinal.

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Ordinal numbers

Ordinal numbers

An ordinal number is a well-ordered set α such that s(η) = η for η ∈ α.

s(η) := {ζ ∈ α|ζ < η}.

ω is a set.

Define F (0) = ω and F (n+) = (F (n))+.

ω ∪ ran F is ω2 or 2ω.

We show ω2 is an ordinal.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 21 / 25

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Ordinal numbers

Ordinal numbers

An ordinal number is a well-ordered set α such that s(η) = η for η ∈ α.

s(η) := {ζ ∈ α|ζ < η}.ω is a set.

Define F (0) = ω and F (n+) = (F (n))+.

ω ∪ ran F is ω2 or 2ω.

We show ω2 is an ordinal.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 21 / 25

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Ordinal numbers

Ordinal numbers

An ordinal number is a well-ordered set α such that s(η) = η for η ∈ α.

s(η) := {ζ ∈ α|ζ < η}.ω is a set.

Define F (0) = ω and F (n+) = (F (n))+.

ω ∪ ran F is ω2 or 2ω.

We show ω2 is an ordinal.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 21 / 25

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Ordinal numbers

Ordinal numbers

An ordinal number is a well-ordered set α such that s(η) = η for η ∈ α.

s(η) := {ζ ∈ α|ζ < η}.ω is a set.

Define F (0) = ω and F (n+) = (F (n))+.

ω ∪ ran F is ω2 or 2ω.

We show ω2 is an ordinal.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 21 / 25

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Ordinal numbers

Ordinal numbers

An ordinal number is a well-ordered set α such that s(η) = η for η ∈ α.

s(η) := {ζ ∈ α|ζ < η}.ω is a set.

Define F (0) = ω and F (n+) = (F (n))+.

ω ∪ ran F is ω2 or 2ω.

We show ω2 is an ordinal.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 21 / 25

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Ordinal numbers

Ordinal constructions

Using the axiom of replacements, we can keep constructing new ordinals...

We can construct: ω, ω2, ω3, ..., ω2.

ω2 + 1, ω2 + 2, .., ω2 + ω, ..,

ω2 + ω + 1, ω2 + ω + 2, . . . , ω2 + ω2.

ω2 + ω2, ω2 + ω3, ...,

ω3, ω4, ..., ωω, ..., ωωω

, ....

ωωωω

, ..., ε0, ...

Theorem (Counting)Each well-ordered set is similar to a unique ordinal number.

Theorem (Burali-Forti paradox)There is no set containing all ordinals.

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Ordinal numbers

Ordinal constructions

Using the axiom of replacements, we can keep constructing new ordinals...

We can construct: ω, ω2, ω3, ..., ω2.

ω2 + 1, ω2 + 2, .., ω2 + ω, ..,

ω2 + ω + 1, ω2 + ω + 2, . . . , ω2 + ω2.

ω2 + ω2, ω2 + ω3, ...,

ω3, ω4, ..., ωω, ..., ωωω

, ....

ωωωω

, ..., ε0, ...

Theorem (Counting)Each well-ordered set is similar to a unique ordinal number.

Theorem (Burali-Forti paradox)There is no set containing all ordinals.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 22 / 25

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Ordinal numbers

Ordinal constructions

Using the axiom of replacements, we can keep constructing new ordinals...

We can construct: ω, ω2, ω3, ..., ω2.

ω2 + 1, ω2 + 2, .., ω2 + ω, ..,

ω2 + ω + 1, ω2 + ω + 2, . . . , ω2 + ω2.

ω2 + ω2, ω2 + ω3, ...,

ω3, ω4, ..., ωω, ..., ωωω

, ....

ωωωω

, ..., ε0, ...

Theorem (Counting)Each well-ordered set is similar to a unique ordinal number.

Theorem (Burali-Forti paradox)There is no set containing all ordinals.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 22 / 25

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Ordinal numbers

Ordinal constructions

Using the axiom of replacements, we can keep constructing new ordinals...

We can construct: ω, ω2, ω3, ..., ω2.

ω2 + 1, ω2 + 2, .., ω2 + ω, ..,

ω2 + ω + 1, ω2 + ω + 2, . . . , ω2 + ω2.

ω2 + ω2, ω2 + ω3, ...,

ω3, ω4, ..., ωω, ..., ωωω

, ....

ωωωω

, ..., ε0, ...

Theorem (Counting)Each well-ordered set is similar to a unique ordinal number.

Theorem (Burali-Forti paradox)There is no set containing all ordinals.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 22 / 25

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Ordinal numbers

Ordinal constructions

Using the axiom of replacements, we can keep constructing new ordinals...

We can construct: ω, ω2, ω3, ..., ω2.

ω2 + 1, ω2 + 2, .., ω2 + ω, ..,

ω2 + ω + 1, ω2 + ω + 2, . . . , ω2 + ω2.

ω2 + ω2, ω2 + ω3, ...,

ω3, ω4, ..., ωω, ..., ωωω

, ....

ωωωω

, ..., ε0, ...

Theorem (Counting)Each well-ordered set is similar to a unique ordinal number.

Theorem (Burali-Forti paradox)There is no set containing all ordinals.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 22 / 25

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Ordinal numbers

Ordinal constructions

Using the axiom of replacements, we can keep constructing new ordinals...

We can construct: ω, ω2, ω3, ..., ω2.

ω2 + 1, ω2 + 2, .., ω2 + ω, ..,

ω2 + ω + 1, ω2 + ω + 2, . . . , ω2 + ω2.

ω2 + ω2, ω2 + ω3, ...,

ω3, ω4, ..., ωω, ..., ωωω

, ....

ωωωω

, ..., ε0, ...

Theorem (Counting)Each well-ordered set is similar to a unique ordinal number.

Theorem (Burali-Forti paradox)There is no set containing all ordinals.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 22 / 25

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Ordinal numbers

Ordinal constructions

Using the axiom of replacements, we can keep constructing new ordinals...

We can construct: ω, ω2, ω3, ..., ω2.

ω2 + 1, ω2 + 2, .., ω2 + ω, ..,

ω2 + ω + 1, ω2 + ω + 2, . . . , ω2 + ω2.

ω2 + ω2, ω2 + ω3, ...,

ω3, ω4, ..., ωω, ..., ωωω

, ....

ωωωω

, ..., ε0, ...

Theorem (Counting)Each well-ordered set is similar to a unique ordinal number.

Theorem (Burali-Forti paradox)There is no set containing all ordinals.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 22 / 25

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Ordinal numbers

Ordinal constructions

Using the axiom of replacements, we can keep constructing new ordinals...

We can construct: ω, ω2, ω3, ..., ω2.

ω2 + 1, ω2 + 2, .., ω2 + ω, ..,

ω2 + ω + 1, ω2 + ω + 2, . . . , ω2 + ω2.

ω2 + ω2, ω2 + ω3, ...,

ω3, ω4, ..., ωω, ..., ωωω

, ....

ωωωω

, ..., ε0, ...

Theorem (Counting)Each well-ordered set is similar to a unique ordinal number.

Theorem (Burali-Forti paradox)There is no set containing all ordinals.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 22 / 25

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Ordinal numbers

Ordinal constructions

Using the axiom of replacements, we can keep constructing new ordinals...

We can construct: ω, ω2, ω3, ..., ω2.

ω2 + 1, ω2 + 2, .., ω2 + ω, ..,

ω2 + ω + 1, ω2 + ω + 2, . . . , ω2 + ω2.

ω2 + ω2, ω2 + ω3, ...,

ω3, ω4, ..., ωω, ..., ωωω

, ....

ωωωω

, ..., ε0, ...

Theorem (Counting)Each well-ordered set is similar to a unique ordinal number.

Theorem (Burali-Forti paradox)There is no set containing all ordinals.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 22 / 25

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Ordinal numbers

Ordinal constructions

Using the axiom of replacements, we can keep constructing new ordinals...

We can construct: ω, ω2, ω3, ..., ω2.

ω2 + 1, ω2 + 2, .., ω2 + ω, ..,

ω2 + ω + 1, ω2 + ω + 2, . . . , ω2 + ω2.

ω2 + ω2, ω2 + ω3, ...,

ω3, ω4, ..., ωω, ..., ωωω

, ....

ωωωω

, ..., ε0, ...

Theorem (Counting)Each well-ordered set is similar to a unique ordinal number.

Theorem (Burali-Forti paradox)There is no set containing all ordinals.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 22 / 25

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Ordinal numbers

Ordinal constructions

Using the axiom of replacements, we can keep constructing new ordinals...

We can construct: ω, ω2, ω3, ..., ω2.

ω2 + 1, ω2 + 2, .., ω2 + ω, ..,

ω2 + ω + 1, ω2 + ω + 2, . . . , ω2 + ω2.

ω2 + ω2, ω2 + ω3, ...,

ω3, ω4, ..., ωω, ..., ωωω

, ....

ωωωω

, ..., ε0, ...

Theorem (Counting)Each well-ordered set is similar to a unique ordinal number.

Theorem (Burali-Forti paradox)There is no set containing all ordinals.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 22 / 25

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Cardinals

Schröder-Bernstein theorem

An equivalence ∼: one-to-one correspondence.

X - Y if X is equivalent to a subset of Y : Y dominates X .

Theorem (Schröder-Bernstein)If X - Y and Y - X, then X ∼ Y .

A cardinal number is an ordinal number α such that if β is an ordinal numberequivalent to α, then α ≤ β.

By the counting theorem and the well-ordering theorem, each set X is equivalentto a unique cardinal. Denote this cardX .

A finite number is a cardinal as well as ω.

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Cardinals

Schröder-Bernstein theorem

An equivalence ∼: one-to-one correspondence.

X - Y if X is equivalent to a subset of Y : Y dominates X .

Theorem (Schröder-Bernstein)If X - Y and Y - X, then X ∼ Y.

A cardinal number is an ordinal number α such that if β is an ordinal numberequivalent to α, then α ≤ β.

By the counting theorem and the well-ordering theorem, each set X is equivalentto a unique cardinal. Denote this cardX .

A finite number is a cardinal as well as ω.

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Cardinals

Schröder-Bernstein theorem

An equivalence ∼: one-to-one correspondence.

X - Y if X is equivalent to a subset of Y : Y dominates X .

Theorem (Schröder-Bernstein)If X - Y and Y - X, then X ∼ Y.

A cardinal number is an ordinal number α such that if β is an ordinal numberequivalent to α, then α ≤ β.

By the counting theorem and the well-ordering theorem, each set X is equivalentto a unique cardinal. Denote this cardX .

A finite number is a cardinal as well as ω.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 23 / 25

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Cardinals

Schröder-Bernstein theorem

An equivalence ∼: one-to-one correspondence.

X - Y if X is equivalent to a subset of Y : Y dominates X .

Theorem (Schröder-Bernstein)If X - Y and Y - X, then X ∼ Y.

A cardinal number is an ordinal number α such that if β is an ordinal numberequivalent to α, then α ≤ β.

By the counting theorem and the well-ordering theorem, each set X is equivalentto a unique cardinal. Denote this cardX .

A finite number is a cardinal as well as ω.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 23 / 25

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Cardinals

Schröder-Bernstein theorem

An equivalence ∼: one-to-one correspondence.

X - Y if X is equivalent to a subset of Y : Y dominates X .

Theorem (Schröder-Bernstein)If X - Y and Y - X, then X ∼ Y.

A cardinal number is an ordinal number α such that if β is an ordinal numberequivalent to α, then α ≤ β.

By the counting theorem and the well-ordering theorem, each set X is equivalentto a unique cardinal. Denote this cardX .

A finite number is a cardinal as well as ω.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 23 / 25

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Cardinals

Schröder-Bernstein theorem

An equivalence ∼: one-to-one correspondence.

X - Y if X is equivalent to a subset of Y : Y dominates X .

Theorem (Schröder-Bernstein)If X - Y and Y - X, then X ∼ Y.

A cardinal number is an ordinal number α such that if β is an ordinal numberequivalent to α, then α ≤ β.

By the counting theorem and the well-ordering theorem, each set X is equivalentto a unique cardinal. Denote this cardX .

A finite number is a cardinal as well as ω.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 23 / 25

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Cardinals

Cardinal arithmetic

If X ∼ Y , then cardX = cardY .

If X - Y , then cardX < cardY . (i.e., cardX ≤ cardY ,X 6= Y . )

a, b cardinal numbers a + b = card(A ∪ B) where a = cardA and b = cardB andA ∩ B = ∅.∏

i∈I ai = card(Xi∈IAi ).

ab = cardAB .

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Cardinals

Cardinal arithmetic

If X ∼ Y , then cardX = cardY .

If X - Y , then cardX < cardY . (i.e., cardX ≤ cardY ,X 6= Y . )

a, b cardinal numbers a + b = card(A ∪ B) where a = cardA and b = cardB andA ∩ B = ∅.∏

i∈I ai = card(Xi∈IAi ).

ab = cardAB .

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Cardinals

Cardinal arithmetic

If X ∼ Y , then cardX = cardY .

If X - Y , then cardX < cardY . (i.e., cardX ≤ cardY ,X 6= Y . )

a, b cardinal numbers a + b = card(A ∪ B) where a = cardA and b = cardB andA ∩ B = ∅.

∏i∈I ai = card(Xi∈IAi ).

ab = cardAB .

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Cardinals

Cardinal arithmetic

If X ∼ Y , then cardX = cardY .

If X - Y , then cardX < cardY . (i.e., cardX ≤ cardY ,X 6= Y . )

a, b cardinal numbers a + b = card(A ∪ B) where a = cardA and b = cardB andA ∩ B = ∅.∏

i∈I ai = card(Xi∈IAi ).

ab = cardAB .

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 24 / 25

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Cardinals

Cardinal arithmetic

If X ∼ Y , then cardX = cardY .

If X - Y , then cardX < cardY . (i.e., cardX ≤ cardY ,X 6= Y . )

a, b cardinal numbers a + b = card(A ∪ B) where a = cardA and b = cardB andA ∩ B = ∅.∏

i∈I ai = card(Xi∈IAi ).

ab = cardAB .

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Cardinals

Generalized continuum hypothesis

ℵ0 the cardinality of ω. ℵ0 < |R| the reals.

CH: There is no set S with ℵ0 < |S| < 2ℵ0 = |R|.Or 2ℵ0 = ℵ1.

Generalized CH. 2ℵα = ℵα+1 for all ordinals α.

The contributions of Kurt Gödel in 1940 and Paul Cohen in 1963 show that thehypothesis can neither be disproved nor be proved using the axioms ofZermelo-Fraenkel set theory, the standard foundation of modern mathematics,provided that the set theory is consistent.

Paul Cohen introduced the notion of “forcing” to show this.

But the question still remains open in “some sense”, as a subject of “philosophy”.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 25 / 25

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Cardinals

Generalized continuum hypothesis

ℵ0 the cardinality of ω. ℵ0 < |R| the reals.

CH: There is no set S with ℵ0 < |S| < 2ℵ0 = |R|.

Or 2ℵ0 = ℵ1.

Generalized CH. 2ℵα = ℵα+1 for all ordinals α.

The contributions of Kurt Gödel in 1940 and Paul Cohen in 1963 show that thehypothesis can neither be disproved nor be proved using the axioms ofZermelo-Fraenkel set theory, the standard foundation of modern mathematics,provided that the set theory is consistent.

Paul Cohen introduced the notion of “forcing” to show this.

But the question still remains open in “some sense”, as a subject of “philosophy”.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 25 / 25

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Cardinals

Generalized continuum hypothesis

ℵ0 the cardinality of ω. ℵ0 < |R| the reals.

CH: There is no set S with ℵ0 < |S| < 2ℵ0 = |R|.Or 2ℵ0 = ℵ1.

Generalized CH. 2ℵα = ℵα+1 for all ordinals α.

The contributions of Kurt Gödel in 1940 and Paul Cohen in 1963 show that thehypothesis can neither be disproved nor be proved using the axioms ofZermelo-Fraenkel set theory, the standard foundation of modern mathematics,provided that the set theory is consistent.

Paul Cohen introduced the notion of “forcing” to show this.

But the question still remains open in “some sense”, as a subject of “philosophy”.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 25 / 25

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Cardinals

Generalized continuum hypothesis

ℵ0 the cardinality of ω. ℵ0 < |R| the reals.

CH: There is no set S with ℵ0 < |S| < 2ℵ0 = |R|.Or 2ℵ0 = ℵ1.

Generalized CH. 2ℵα = ℵα+1 for all ordinals α.

The contributions of Kurt Gödel in 1940 and Paul Cohen in 1963 show that thehypothesis can neither be disproved nor be proved using the axioms ofZermelo-Fraenkel set theory, the standard foundation of modern mathematics,provided that the set theory is consistent.

Paul Cohen introduced the notion of “forcing” to show this.

But the question still remains open in “some sense”, as a subject of “philosophy”.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 25 / 25

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Cardinals

Generalized continuum hypothesis

ℵ0 the cardinality of ω. ℵ0 < |R| the reals.

CH: There is no set S with ℵ0 < |S| < 2ℵ0 = |R|.Or 2ℵ0 = ℵ1.

Generalized CH. 2ℵα = ℵα+1 for all ordinals α.

The contributions of Kurt Gödel in 1940 and Paul Cohen in 1963 show that thehypothesis can neither be disproved nor be proved using the axioms ofZermelo-Fraenkel set theory, the standard foundation of modern mathematics,provided that the set theory is consistent.

Paul Cohen introduced the notion of “forcing” to show this.

But the question still remains open in “some sense”, as a subject of “philosophy”.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 25 / 25

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Cardinals

Generalized continuum hypothesis

ℵ0 the cardinality of ω. ℵ0 < |R| the reals.

CH: There is no set S with ℵ0 < |S| < 2ℵ0 = |R|.Or 2ℵ0 = ℵ1.

Generalized CH. 2ℵα = ℵα+1 for all ordinals α.

The contributions of Kurt Gödel in 1940 and Paul Cohen in 1963 show that thehypothesis can neither be disproved nor be proved using the axioms ofZermelo-Fraenkel set theory, the standard foundation of modern mathematics,provided that the set theory is consistent.

Paul Cohen introduced the notion of “forcing” to show this.

But the question still remains open in “some sense”, as a subject of “philosophy”.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 25 / 25

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Cardinals

Generalized continuum hypothesis

ℵ0 the cardinality of ω. ℵ0 < |R| the reals.

CH: There is no set S with ℵ0 < |S| < 2ℵ0 = |R|.Or 2ℵ0 = ℵ1.

Generalized CH. 2ℵα = ℵα+1 for all ordinals α.

The contributions of Kurt Gödel in 1940 and Paul Cohen in 1963 show that thehypothesis can neither be disproved nor be proved using the axioms ofZermelo-Fraenkel set theory, the standard foundation of modern mathematics,provided that the set theory is consistent.

Paul Cohen introduced the notion of “forcing” to show this.

But the question still remains open in “some sense”, as a subject of “philosophy”.

S. Choi (KAIST) Logic and set theory November 22, 2012 25 / 25


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