by Jean Barbet | Aug 6, 2023 | Functions, Set Theory
A finite set is a set that can be counted using the natural numbers \(1,\ldots,n\) for a certain natural number \(n\). But what is counting ? And then, what is an infinite set? 1.Comparing sets : the notion of bijection The notions of finite set and infinite set, and...
by Jean Barbet | Aug 6, 2023 | Set Theory
Naive set theory or “potato science” is the natural (and understandable!) foundation of mathematical science. “I know what time is. If you ask me, I don’t know anymore.” Augustine. This insightful quote from Augustine emphasises that...
