Universality in Set Theories. A Study in Formal Ontology

The book discusses the fate of universality and a universal set in several set theories. The book aims at a philosophical study of ontological and conceptual questions around set theory. Set theories are ontologies. They posit sets and claim that these exhibit the essential properties laid down in t...

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Main Author: Bremer, Manuel (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2010
Series:Philosophische Analyse / Philosophical Analysis
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