Logic 222 - SET THEORY

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of set theory. Emphasis will be on technical material, though there will be some philosophical discussion as well. On the mathematical side, topics covered include the standard axioms of set theory, basic operations on sets, cardinal and ordinal numbers, and the cumulative hierarchy. On the philosophical side, topics include the set theoretic paradoxes and indefinite extensibility. Prerequisite: LOG 100, MTH 153, or the equivalent.