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The Wikipedia article on set theory, covering its 1870s origin in the work of Cantor and Dedekind, Russell's paradox, and the axiom of choice controversy.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Set_theory
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Encyclopedia
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Set Theory (Wikipedia)
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Set Theory (Wikipedia)
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the branch of mathematical logic that studies sets, which can be informally described as collections of objects
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Claims Backed By This Source (12 claims)

This source backs 12 claims across the atlas. As facts: 8 well-attested. As cited relationships: 1 holds. Plus 3 entities citing it as a general reference with no single fact or relationship attached.

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  • Branches of Mathematics, 7 claims: 3 well-attested, 1 holds, 3 general references.
  • Sources, 5 claims: 5 well-attested.

Well-attested

8

Branches of Mathematics

Set Theory

Sources

Set Theory (Wikipedia)

Holds

1

Branches of Mathematics

Set Theory

General References

3

Branches of Mathematics

Set Theory
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