Single Idea 10871

[catalogued under 4. Formal Logic / F. Set Theory ST / 4. Axioms for Sets / k. Axiom of Existence]

Full Idea

Axiom of Existence: there exists at least one set. This may be the empty set, but you need to start with something.

Gist of Idea

Axiom of Existence: there exists at least one set

Source

Brian Clegg (Infinity: Quest to Think the Unthinkable [2003], Ch.15)

Book Reference

Clegg,Brian: 'Infinity' [Robinson 2003], p.205

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