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Aksjomat multiplikatywny Russela
Russell's Multiplicative Axiom

Author(s): Katarzyna Lewandowska
Subject(s): Philosophy of Science
Published by: Copernicus Center Press
Keywords: philosophy of mathematics; multiplicative axiom; axiom of choice; Bertrand Russell;

Summary/Abstract: We present the history of two parallel (and equivalent) discoveries: the axiom of choice and the multiplicative axiom. Firstly, we consider the origins of the formulation of the multiplicative axiom. Next, we concentrate on Russell’s attitude towards the role of this axiom, which is closely related to his philosophy of mathematics. We also highlight some differences between Russell’s and Zermelo’s propositions.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 50
  • Page Range: 152-166
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish