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Can $L$ be defined without parameters?

If we omit parameters in the definition of $L$ would the result still be $L$? That is, we define a successor stage $L_{\alpha+1}$ in the constructible universe $L$, without including parameters; as: …
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12 votes
1 answer
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Does synonymy seep down to the fragments of theories?

IF we have a synonymous interpretation between two theories $T$ and $H$ that uses translation $\tau$ from the language of $T$ to the language of $H$. Then I'd expect that for a sentence $\mu$ in the …
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12 votes
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Is this theory synonymous with PA?

Language: Mono-sorted first order logic with equality. Extralogical Primitives: $<, \in$ Define: $x \leq y \iff x < y \lor x=y$ $\textbf{Well ordering: }\\\textit{Transitive:} \ x < y \land y < z \t …
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11 votes
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Is every set being cardinal definable consistent with ZF + negation of Choice?

Recall the definition of cardinal definable, where every set being cardinal definable is proved consistent relative to ZF + V=HOD. To re-iterate it: $Define: X \text { is cardinal definable} \iff \\\ …
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Had this attempt to salvage naïve comprehension been studied before?

Is the following a possible way to overcome inconsistency with naive comprehension: We add an $\in_n$ symbol for each natural $n$ to the signature of this theory, which is a first order theory with eq …
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11 votes
2 answers
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Can GCH fail everywhere every way?

The following question is about if it is compatible to add to $\sf ZF$ an axiom asserting the existence of a countable transitive model of $\sf ZF$ such that for every strictly increasing function $f$ …
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10 votes
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Is choice over definable sets equivalent to AC over axioms of ZF-Reg.?

If we add the following axiom schema to ZF-Reg., would the resulting theory prove $\sf AC$? Definable sets Choice: if $\phi$ is a formula in which only the symbol $``y"$ occurs free, then: $$\forall X …
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What's the exact consistency strength of this axiom system for classes and sets?

Notation: Let $\phi$ be any formula in $\mathsf{FOL}({=},{\in}, W)$; let $\varphi$ be any formula in $\mathsf{FOL}({=},{\in})$ having $x$ free, and whose parameters are among $x_1,\dotsc,x_n$. Note: “ …
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Does every consistent extension of ZF have a model in the minimal transitive model of ZFC?

Suppose there exists a transitive model of $\sf ZFC$. Is it the case that every consistent theory that extends $\sf ZF$ must have a model that is an element of the minimal transitive model of $\sf ZFC …
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9 votes
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Is it consistent to have a function that is sensitive to subset relation from the power set ...

Is it consistent with $ZF$ to have a set $S$ and a function $F: P(S) \to S$ such that: $\forall X,Y \in P(S): X \subsetneq Y \implies F(X) \neq F(Y)$
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Can we effectively axiomatize a theory that proves the negation of its own Gödel's sentence?

For any consistent and effective theory $T$ fulfilling Gödel's criteria, let $G_T$ be the Gödel sentence of $T$, that is: $$ G_T \iff \neg \exists x: \operatorname{Proof}_T(x,\ulcorner G_T \urcorner)$ …
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Is there a form of choice that can elude Kunen's inconsistency theorem?

When it is said that Kunen inconsistency theorem proves that given $\sf ZFC$ no elementary embedding can exist from the universe to itself. Most references quote full choice in stating that result, an …
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8 votes
1 answer
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Is "every infinite set of strictly subnumerous sets is supernumerous to its union" equivalen...

Is the following sentence equivalent to $\sf AC$ over the rest of axioms of $\sf ZF$? For each infinite set $X$: if for all $y \in X$ we have $|y| < |X|$, then $| \bigcup X|\leq |X| $? Note: The c …
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7 votes
2 answers
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Can Category theory be founded in set theory using worldly cardinals instead of inaccessibles?

What is exactly demanded for a set theoretic foundation of Category theory? I saw generally two main approaches. One is Muller's who did the work in Ackermann's set theory, but his criteria seem to hi …
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7 votes
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Can we have mutual elementary embeddability between distinct transitive sets?

Is it consistent with $\sf ZFC$ to have mutual elementary embeddability between distinct transitive sets? Formally, is the following theory consistent? $${\sf ZFC} + \exists M \exists N: M,N \text { a …
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