Higher Cardinals: Example of Set with Cardinality Aleph2?

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The discussion centers on the existence of a set with cardinality \(\aleph_{2}\). It is established that under the Generalized Continuum Hypothesis (GCH), the set of all functions \(f:\mathbb{R}\rightarrow\mathbb{R}\) possesses cardinality \(\aleph_{2}\). This conclusion highlights the dependency on the assumptions made regarding set theory and cardinality.

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Just an ideal question, possibly asked before, but is there an example of a Set which has cardinality of [tex]\aleph_{2}[/tex]?
 
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That's a tough one, since it depends on the assumptions you use. With the GCH, the set of all functions [itex]f:\mathbb{R}\rightarrow\mathbb{R}[/itex] has cardinality [itex]\aleph_2[/itex].
 

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