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Peano Axioms Explained: Natural Numbers Built from Set Theory

January 4, 2016
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The Peano axioms are a set of three rules that define the natural numbers using only a starting element and a "successor" function. This article presents…
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Peano Axioms Explained: Natural Numbers Made Rigorous

January 23, 2015
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The natural numbers can be defined rigorously through the Peano axioms, a system built from a set, a successor function, and a starting element (0 or 1…
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Well-Formed Formulas in Set Theory: WFFs Explained Clearly

January 4, 2015
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What Is a Well-Formed Formula in Set Theory? A well-formed formula (wff) in set theory is a string of symbols built strictly from the alphabet of set…
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