Single Idea 15657

[catalogued under 4. Formal Logic / F. Set Theory ST / 1. Set Theory]

Full Idea

The consistency of set theory cannot be established without assumptions transcending set theory.

Gist of Idea

To prove the consistency of set theory, we must go beyond set theory

Source

Volker Halbach (Axiomatic Theories of Truth (2005 ver) [2005], 2.1)

Book Reference

'Stanford Online Encyclopaedia of Philosophy', ed/tr. Stanford University [plato.stanford.edu], p.5

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