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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

All order depends upon transitive asymmetrical relations.

Gist of Idea

Order depends on transitive asymmetrical relations

Source

Bertrand Russell (The Principles of Mathematics [1903], §208)

Book Reference

Russell,Bertrand: 'Principles of Mathematics' [Routledge 1992], p.218