Large cardinals in set theory from their beginnings is a monograph in set theory by akihiro kanamori, concerning the history and theory of large cardinals, infinite sets characterized by such strong properties that their existence cannot be proven in zermelofraenkel set theory zfc. In this century we have axiomatized larger and larger notions of infinity, and as we live amongst these giants, the formerly tall now seem small. On dedekinds explanation of the finite in terms of the. According to our current online database, akihiro kanamori has 6 students and 12 descendants. Large cardinals in set theory from their beginnings springer monographs in mathematics 2nd ed. Details about kanamori akihirohigher infinite 2e us import book new.
Kanamori akihirohigher infinite 2e us import book new. The proposition that such cardinals exist cannot be proved in the most common axiomatization of set theory, namely zfc, and. The evolution of large cardinal axioms in set theory. He specializes in set theory and is the author of the monograph on large cardinals, the higher infinite. He wrote several essays on the history of mathematics, especially set theory. The higher infinite large cardinals in set theory from their beginnings akihiro kanamori springer. Akihiro kanamori, the higher infinite, large cardinals in set theory from their beginnings, in perspectives in mathematical logic, springerverlag, berlin, 1994. Dedekind was as important as cantor for the acceptance of the infinite in. Large cardinals in set theory from their beginnings is a monograph in set theory by akihiro kanamori, concerning the history and theory of. Hugh woodin, a leading set theorist, has not only taken it upon himself to engage in this question, he has also changed his mind about the answer. These hypotheses posit cardinals that prescribe their own transcendence over smaller cardinals and provide a sup structure for the analysis of strong propositions.
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Ship out in 2 business day, and fast shipping, free tracking number will be provided after the shipment. Kanamori graduated from california institute of technology and earned a ph. The feb 24, 2020 boston university mathematics goes beyond boston. Vitali gave the rst example of a nonlebesgue measurable set. Large cardinals with forcing 361 a decade later, tarski provided a systematic development of these concepts in terms of ideals.
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