9 ideas
17833 | The first-order ZF axiomatisation is highly non-categorical [Hallett,M] |
17834 | Non-categoricity reveals a sort of incompleteness, with sets existing that the axioms don't reveal [Hallett,M] |
17837 | Zermelo allows ur-elements, to enable the widespread application of set-theory [Hallett,M] |
9182 | Ancient names like 'Obadiah' depend on tradition, not on where the name originated [Dummett] |
17836 | The General Continuum Hypothesis and its negation are both consistent with ZF [Hallett,M] |
9181 | The causal theory of reference can't distinguish just hearing a name from knowing its use [Dummett] |
5049 | Intelligent pleasure is the perception of beauty, order and perfection [Leibniz] |
5048 | Perfection is simply quantity of reality [Leibniz] |
5050 | Evil serves a greater good, and pain is necessary for higher pleasure [Leibniz] |