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[from 'Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy' by Bertrand Russell, in 4. Formal Logic / F. Set Theory ST / 4. Axioms for Sets / j. Axiom of Choice IX ]

Full Idea

We have a class of representatives, who make up our Parliament, one being selected out of each constituency.

Gist of Idea

The British parliament has one representative selected from each constituency

Source

Bertrand Russell (Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy [1919], XII)

Book Reference

Russell,Bertrand: 'Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy' [George Allen and Unwin 1975], p.119


A Reaction

You can rely on Russell for the clearest illustrations of these abstract ideas. He calls the Axiom of Choice the 'Multiplicative' Axiom.