Introduction to Axiomatic Set Theory

J.L. Krivine

ISBN 10: 9027701695 / ISBN 13: 9789027701695

Published by Springer, 1971

Cover is worn and scratch, particularly on the front cover. The bottom corner edge is slightly bumped. Spine is slightly cocked, but binding is secure. Inside is clean and unmarked. Seller Inventory # 1141979

Synopsis:

This book presents the classic relative consistency proofs in set theory that are obtained by the device of 'inner models'. Three examples of such models are investigated in Chapters VI, VII, and VIII; the most important of these, the class of constructible sets, leads to G6del's result that the axiom of choice and the continuum hypothesis are consistent with the rest of set theory [1]I. The text thus constitutes an introduction to the results of P. Cohen concerning the independence of these axioms [2], and to many other relative consistency proofs obtained later by Cohen's methods. Chapters I and II introduce the axioms of set theory, and develop such parts of the theory as are indispensable for every relative consistency proof; the method of recursive definition on the ordinals being an import­ ant case in point. Although, more or less deliberately, no proofs have been omitted, the development here will be found to require of the reader a certain facility in naive set theory and in the axiomatic method, such e as should be achieved, for example, in first year graduate work (2 cycle de mathernatiques).

Bibliographic Details

Title: Introduction to Axiomatic Set Theory
Publisher: Springer
Publication Date: 1971
Binding: Hard cover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No jacket