Single Idea 9674

[catalogued under 4. Formal Logic / F. Set Theory ST / 2. Mechanics of Set Theory / a. Symbols of ST]

Full Idea

{x; A(x)} indicates a set of objects which satisfy the condition A(x).

Clarification

[some logicians use a vertical bar {a|A(x)} or a colon {a:A(x)} instead of the semi-colon]

Gist of Idea

{x; A(x)} is a set of objects satisfying the condition A(x)

Source

Graham Priest (Intro to Non-Classical Logic (1st ed) [2001], 0.1.2)

Book Reference

Priest,Graham: 'Introduction to Non-Classical Logic' [CUP 2001], p.-7