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[from 'The Principles of Mathematics' by Bertrand Russell, in 4. Formal Logic / F. Set Theory ST / 6. Ordering in Sets ]

Full Idea

The two sources of order are 'between' and 'separation'.

Gist of Idea

Order rests on 'between' and 'separation'

Source

Bertrand Russell (The Principles of Mathematics [1903], §204)

Book Reference

Russell,Bertrand: 'Principles of Mathematics' [Routledge 1992], p.216