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Does anyone know where to get the letters(English translation) between Cantor and Dedekind during the development of set theory??
Where Can I Find Cantor and Dedekind's Letters on Set Theory Development?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around locating English translations of the letters exchanged between Georg Cantor and Richard Dedekind during the development of set theory. Participants seek resources and references that may contain these letters or excerpts from their correspondence.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation
Main Points Raised
- One participant inquires about the availability of English translations of the letters between Cantor and Dedekind.
- Another participant suggests a link to a lost letter from Gödel, although its relevance to the original inquiry is unclear.
- A third participant provides an excerpt of the correspondence, indicating some availability of the letters.
- A later reply recommends checking "From Kant to Hilbert, volume 2" by Ewald, noting that the letters begin on page 843 and may be accessible via Google Books.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not appear to have reached a consensus on a single source for the letters, with multiple suggestions and references provided instead.
Contextual Notes
There may be limitations regarding the completeness of the letters available, as well as the accuracy of translations, which remain unaddressed in the discussion.
Who May Find This Useful
Readers interested in the historical development of set theory, the correspondence between prominent mathematicians, or those researching Cantor and Dedekind's contributions to mathematics may find this discussion relevant.