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Which aspect of set theory is of philosophical importance?
Which aspect of set theory is of philosophical importance?
- The mathematical science of the infinite (correct)
- The formal language of pure set theory
- The existence of a set-theoretic universe
- The foundation of mathematics
How are sets introduced in set theory?
How are sets introduced in set theory?
- Formally
- Mathematically
- Informally (correct)
- Logically
What do the axioms of set theory imply?
What do the axioms of set theory imply?
- The existence of mathematical objects
- The existence of mathematical notions and arguments
- The existence of formal language
- The existence of a rich set-theoretic universe (correct)
What can be formalized using the formal language of pure set theory?
What can be formalized using the formal language of pure set theory?
Why has set theory become the standard foundation for mathematics?
Why has set theory become the standard foundation for mathematics?