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The Higher Infinite: Large Cardinals in Set Theory from Their Beginnings

by Akihiro Kanamori

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Over the years, this book has become a standard reference and guide in the set theory community. It provides a comprehensive account of the theory of large cardinals from its beginnings and some of the direct outgrowths leading to the frontiers of contemporary research, with open questions and speculations throughout.

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Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Science & Nature
DDC/MDS: 511.3 — Natural sciences & mathematics Mathematics General principles of mathematics Mathematical (Symbolic) logic
LCC: QA248 .K347 — Science Mathematics Mathematics Algebra
BISAC: MAT MATHEMATICS Logic
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Published: 1994
Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Science & Nature
DDC/MDS: 511.3
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