Set Theory: Exploring Independence and Truth

Set Theory: Exploring Independence and Truth
ISBN-10
3319067257
ISBN-13
9783319067254
Series
Set Theory
Category
Mathematics
Pages
332
Language
English
Published
2014-05-22
Publisher
Springer
Author
Ralf Schindler

Description

This textbook gives an introduction to axiomatic set theory and examines the prominent questions that are relevant in current research in a manner that is accessible to students. Its main theme is the interplay of large cardinals, inner models, forcing and descriptive set theory. The following topics are covered: • Forcing and constructability • The Solovay-Shelah Theorem i.e. the equiconsistency of ‘every set of reals is Lebesgue measurable’ with one inaccessible cardinal • Fine structure theory and a modern approach to sharps • Jensen’s Covering Lemma • The equivalence of analytic determinacy with sharps • The theory of extenders and iteration trees • A proof of projective determinacy from Woodin cardinals. Set Theory requires only a basic knowledge of mathematical logic and will be suitable for advanced students and researchers.

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