Single Idea 10405

[catalogued under 4. Formal Logic / F. Set Theory ST / 5. Conceptions of Set / e. Iterative sets]

Full Idea

In the iterative conception of sets, they form a natural hierarchy.

Clarification

In 'iteration', each one generates the next one

Gist of Idea

In the iterative conception of sets, they form a natural hierarchy

Source

Chris Swoyer (Properties [2000], 4.1)

Book Reference

'Stanford Online Encyclopaedia of Philosophy', ed/tr. Stanford University [plato.stanford.edu], p.16

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