Why Are Topology Axioms Defined the Way They Are?

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The axioms defining a topology or topological space are fundamentally rooted in the concept of open sets, which are essential for defining continuous functions. This perspective emphasizes the generalization of the metric induced topology in ℝⁿ, stripping away metric properties to focus solely on the necessary elements for continuity. Understanding these axioms from a morphism viewpoint provides clarity on their necessity and structure in topology.

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Is there a way we can see why the axioms defining a topology/ topological space are the way they are?
 
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One way is to consider it as a generalization of the metric induced topology in ##\mathbb{R}^n##. It is what is left if we take away all the metric stuff and concentrate on what is really needed: open sets. Open sets are needed to define continuous functions, which would be an approach from the morphism point of view.
 
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