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Trapped in a frame? Break free now! T HE A XIOM OF C HOICE For an overview of the Axiom of Choice see the Relevance of the Axiom of Choice (FAQ Launcher) Introduction Notation and Format Philosophy Overview Axiom of Choice Quiz Foundations Formal systems, axiomatic theories, and metatheory Euclidean geometry and the parallel postulate ZFC Quiz Solutions and Weak Forms of AC Explanation of Quiz Answers Weak forms of AC Some theorems whose proofs within ZFC require Countable Choice or Dependent Choice Common Equivalents of AC Choice Principles, Ordering Principles, and Maximality Principles Less Well Known Equivalents of AC Cardinality Theorems Tychonoff's Theorem Every vectory space has a basis Theorems Whose Proofs Within ZFC Require AC Equivalents of the Ultrafilter Theorem A discontinuous additive function "Bad" sets of reals Conclusion Axioms that imply AC The axiom of determinacy: An axiom which contradicts AC Category Theory: A new foundation of mathematics? Accept AC? Appendix ZFC Axioms Notation Index Glossary Bibliography top of this page about ii d i ... thanks!

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Dictionaries: General Computing Medical Legal Encyclopedia Axiom of choice Word: Word Starts with Ends with Definition (mathematics) Axiom of Choice - (AC, or "Choice") An axiom of set theory If X is a set of sets, and S is the union of all the elements of X, then there exists a function f:X -> S such that for all non-empty x in X, f(x) is an element of x. In other words, we can always choose an element from each set in a set of sets, simultaneously. Function f is a "choice function" for X - for each x in X, it chooses an element of x. Most people's reaction to AC is: "But of course that's true! From each set, just take the element that's biggest, stupidest, closest to the North Pole, or whatever". Indeed, for any finite set of sets, we can simply consider each set in turn and pick an arbitrary element in some such way. We can also construct a choice function for most simple infinite sets of sets if they are generated in some regular way. However, there are some infinite sets for which the construction or specification of such a choice function would never end because we would have to consider an infinite number of separate cases. For example, if we express the

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Dictionaries: General Computing Medical Legal Encyclopedia Axiom of choice Word: Word Starts with Ends with Definition (mathematics) Axiom of Choice - (AC, or "Choice") An axiom of set theory If X is a set of sets, and S is the union of all the elements of X, then there exists a function f:X -> S such that for all non-empty x in X, f(x) is an element of x. In other words, we can always choose an element from each set in a set of sets, simultaneously. Function f is a "choice function" for X - for each x in X, it chooses an element of x. Most people's reaction to AC is: "But of course that's true! From each set, just take the element that's biggest, stupidest, closest to the North Pole, or whatever". Indeed, for any finite set of sets, we can simply consider each set in turn and pick an arbitrary element in some such way. We can also construct a choice function for most simple infinite sets of sets if they are generated in some regular way. However, there are some infinite sets for which the construction or specification of such a choice function would never end because we would have to consider an infinite number of separate cases. For example, if we express the

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PDF version of this book Next: Trees of trees Up: Creative mathematics Previous: Power set axiom Contents Axiom of Choice The Axiom of Choice is not part of ZF. It is however widely accepted and critical to some proofs. The combination of this axiom and the others in ZF is called ZFC The axiom states that for any collection of non empty sets there exists a choice function that can select an element from every member of . In other words for every To make the definition complete we need to define in the language of set theory what a function is and that is a function. A function is a set of ordered pairs where the first element is in the domain of the function and the second element is in the range of the function. Each pair maps an element of the domain uniquely into an element of the range. Thus each first element must occur only once as a first element in the set that defines the function. . Essentially these are the sets one can build up by applying the axioms of ZF. In this model the axiom of choice is true. However Paul Cohen constructed models of ZF in which the Axiom of Choice was false making it clear that this axiom cannot be derived from the other axioms. It is a strange axiom since it would seem to be obvious. If one has a collection of sets then one should be able to choose one member from each set. But in general there is no way to do this using the axioms of ZF. It is one example of the strange nature of the infinite in formal mathematics. The real numbers derived from the power set allow one to search over all reals. This leads to many other strange questions and another postulate sometimes needed for theorems that is not derivable from the other axioms. This is the Continuum Hypothesis

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The Free Online Dictionary of Computing ( http://foldoc.doc.ic.ac.uk/ dbh@doc.ic.ac.uk Previous: axiomatic set theory Next: Axiom of Comprehension Axiom of Choice mathematics axiom of set theory In other words, we can always choose an element from each set in a set of sets, simultaneously. Function f is a "choice function" for X - for each x in X, it chooses an element of x. Most people's reaction to AC is: "But of course that's true! From each set, just take the element that's biggest, stupidest, closest to the North Pole, or whatever". Indeed, for any finite set of sets, we can simply consider each set in turn and pick an arbitrary element in some such way. We can also construct a choice function for most simple infinite sets of sets if they are generated in some regular way. However, there are some infinite sets for which the construction or specification of such a choice function would never end because we would have to consider an infinite number of separate cases. For example, if we express the real number line R as the union of many "copies" of the rational numbers, Q, namely Q, Q+a, Q+b, and infinitely (in fact uncountably) many more, where a, b, etc. are irrational numbers no two of which differ by a rational, and

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A B C D ... Contact Beta 0.71 powered by: akademie.de PHP PostgreSQL Google News about your search term Axiom of choice The axiom of choice is an axiom in set theory . It was formulated about a century ago by Ernst Zermelo , and was quite controversial at the time. It states the following: Let X be a collection of non-empty set s. Then we can choose a member from each set in that collection. Stated more formally: There exists a function f defined on X such that for each set S in X f S ) is an element of S Another formulation of the axiom of choice (AC) states: Given any set of mutually exclusive non-empty sets, there exists at least one set that contains exactly one element in common with each of the non-empty sets. It seems obvious: if you've got a bunch of boxes lying around with at least one item in each of them, the axiom simply states that you can choose one item out of each box. Where's the controversy? Well, the controversy was over what it meant to choose something from these sets. As an example, let us look at some sample sets. 1. Let

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31. Zermelo's Axiom Of Choice: Its Origins, Developments, And Influence By Gregory H Zermelo s axiom of choice Its Origins, Developments, and Influence by Gregory H. Moore. Prologue. Chapter 1 The Prehistory of the axiom of choice. http://www.apronus.com/math/zermelos.htm

Apronus Home Mathematics Math Books Zermelo's Axiom of Choice: Its Origins, Developments, and Influence by Gregory H. Moore Prologue Chapter 1: The Prehistory of the Axiom of Choice Introduction The Origins of the Assumption The Boundary between the Finite and the Infinite Cantor's Legacy of Implicit Uses The Well-Ordering Problem and the Continuum Hypothesis The Reception of the Well-Ordering Problem Implicit Uses by Future Critics Italian Objections to Arbitrary Choices Retrospect and Prospect Chapter 2: Zermelo and His Critics (1904-1908) Koenig's "Refutation" of the Continuum Hypothesis Zermelo's Proof of the Well-Ordering Theorem French Constructivist Reaction A Matter of Definitions: Richard, Poincare, and Frechet The German Cantorians Father and Son: Julius and Denes Koenig An English Debate Peano: Logic vs. Zermelo's Axiom Brouwer: A Voice in the Wilderness Enthusiasm and Mistrust in America Retrospect and Prospect Chapter 3: Zermelo's Axiom and Axiomatization in Transition (1908-1918) Zermelo's Reply to His Critics Zermelo's Axiomatization of Set Theory The Ambivalent Response to the Axiomatization The Trichotomy of Cardinals and Other Equivalents Steinitz and Algebraic Applications A Smoldering Controversy Hausdorff's Paradox An Abortive Attempt to Prove the Axiom of Choice Retrospect and Prospect Chapter 4: The Warsaw School, Widening Applications, Models of Set Theory (1918-1940)

32. Axiom Of Choice And Its Equivalents - Apronus.com axiom of choice AND ITS EQUIVALENTS. axiom of choice (AC) If I,Y are sets, AI Y and /\(x-I) A(x) != O then there exists a function http://www.apronus.com/provenmath/choice.htm

Apronus Home ProvenMath Set Theory AXIOM OF CHOICE AND ITS EQUIVALENTS Axiom of choice (AC) u(Y) Axiom of choice (AC') Well-ordering principle (WO) If X is a set then there exists E c XxX such that (X,E) is a well ordered set. Definition S.AC.1 - Chain. Let (X,E) be a partially ordered set Definition S.AC.2 - Maximal element. Let (X,E) be a partially ordered set Definition S.AC.3 Let (X,E) be a partially ordered set. L is a maximal chain in (X,E) if and only if for every chain K c X if L c K then K = L. Hausdorff's maximal principle (HMP) Zorn's Lemma (ZL) partially ordered Theorem S.AC.4 If we assume Axioms ZF1, ZF2, ZF3, ZF4, ZF5, ZF6 then AC, AC', WO, HMP and ZL are equivalent. Proof Assume (AC). u(I) We have shown (AC') Assume(AC'). well oredered initial segment Theorem S.O.8 Theorem S.O.7 Thus (WO) is shown. Assume (WO) Recursion Principle Thus (HMP) is shown. Assume (HPM) Thus (LZ) is shown. Assume (LZ) Theorem S.C.14 (AC) is shown. Apronus Home Contact Page ProvenMath Notation document.write("");

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Quantum Physics Pampered Chef Paintball Guns Cell Phone Reviews ... Science Articles Axiom of choice Online Encyclopedia The axiom of choice is an axiom in set theory . It was formulated about a century ago by Ernst Zermelo , and was quite controversial at the time. It states the following: Let X be a collection of non-empty sets . Then we can choose a member from each set in that collection. Stated more formally: There exists a function f defined on X such that for each set S in X f S ) is an element of S Another formulation of the axiom of choice (AC) states: Given any set of mutually exclusive non-empty sets, there exists at least one set that contains exactly one element in common with each of the non-empty sets. It seems obvious: if you've got a bunch of boxes lying around with at least one item in each of them, the axiom simply states that you can choose one item out of each box. Where's the controversy? Well, the controversy was over what it meant to choose something from these sets. As an example, let us look at some sample sets. 1. Let

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English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary ... Medical Dictionary Search Dictionary: AXIOM OF CHOICE: Dictionary Entry and Meaning Computing Dictionary Definition: (AC, or "Choice") An axiom of set theory In other words, we can always choose an element from each set in a set of sets, simultaneously. Function f is a "choice function" for X - for each x in X, it chooses an element of x. Most people's reaction to AC is: "But of course that's true! From each set, just take the element that's biggest, stupidest, closest to the North Pole, or whatever". Indeed, for any finite set of sets, we can simply consider each set in turn and pick an arbitrary element in some such way. We can also construct a choice function for most simple infinite sets of sets if they are generated in some regular way. However, there are some infinite sets for which the construction or specification of such a choice function would never end because we would have to consider an infinite number of separate cases. For example, if we express the

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37. LMS JCM (6) 198-248 Published 13 Oct 2003. First received 07 Jan 2003. The relative consistency of the axiom of choice mechanized using Isabelle/ZF. Lawrence C. Paulson. http://www.lms.ac.uk/jcm/6/lms2003-001/

The LMS JCM Published 13 Oct 2003. First received 07 Jan 2003. The relative consistency of the axiom of choice mechanized using Isabelle/ZF Lawrence C. Paulson Abstract: The proof of the relative consistency of the axiom of choice has been mechanized using Isabelle/ZF, building on a previous mechanization of the reflection theorem. The heavy reliance on metatheory in the original proof makes the formalization unusually long, and not entirely satisfactory: two parts of the proof do not fit together. It seems impossible to solve these problems without formalizing the metatheory. However, the present development follows a standard textbook, Kenneth Kunen's Set theory: an introduction to independence proofs , and could support the formalization of further material from that book. It also serves as an example of what to expect when deep mathematics is formalized. This paper is only available for download by subscribers. In order to download the paper and any appendices, please click here Go to the Volume 6 index Return to the LMS JCM Homepage

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Some Links to Notes on Axiom of Choice First, here's a real link to information on the Axiom of Choice. Zermelo identified the axiom of choice in 1904 when he used it to proved the well-ordering principle. Later, in 1908, he defended the use of choice in the original 1904 proof as well as in a newer proof of the well-ordering principle. The axiom of choice was also an involved in the proofs of the Lowenheim-Skolem theorem. Lowenheim's original proof contained gaps that could be filled using versions of the axiom of choice. Skolem filled in these gaps in two different ways (yeilding two slightly different results). One way used choice; the other did not. Fraenkel proved the independence of the axiom of choice using the idea of Russell's socks. This technique of involves constructing permutation models (requiring the existence of urelements) known as Fraenkel-Mostowski models. Godel's constructible universe showed the consistency of the axiom of choice. Cohen later proved the independence of the axiom of choice and the continuum hypothesis using forcing. Church included a version of the axiom of choice in his type theory.

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Next: References From the Axiom of Choice to Choice Sequences Herman R. Jervell Department of Linguistics University of Oslo, Norway herman.jervell@ilf.uio.no To make your own printed copy of this article, download one of the following files: Postscript: choice.ps (209005 bytes) Postscript, compressed: choice-ps.zip (46754 bytes) Adobe Acrobat: choice.pdf (232386 bytes) TeX DVI: choice.dvi (14692 bytes) TeX DVI, compressed: choice-dvi.zip (7578 bytes) The theory of choice sequences is usually considered to be far from the mainstream of mathematics. In this note we show that it did not start that way. There is a continuous development from discussions around the use of axiom of choice to Brouwer's introduction of choice sequences. We have tried to trace this development starting in 1904 and ending in 1914. In his book on choice sequences, Troelstra (1977) gives the development after 1914, but does not indicate where Brouwer got his concept. This note is a first attempt at an answer. Our story starts in August 1904, with Zermelo writing a long letter to Hilbert, who thinks part of the letter deserves a wider audience. So he publishes it directly in Mathematische Annalen Zermelo 1904 The leisurely style is clear from the title, ``Proof that every set can be well-ordered, (from a letter sent to Mr. Hilbert)'', and the first sentence:

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