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Infinitism and Finitism

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Which philosophical school of thought holds that the actual infinite exists?

  1. Finitism

  2. Infinitism

  3. Constructivism

  4. Logicism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Infinitism is the philosophical school of thought that asserts the existence of the actual infinite, such as an infinite number of mathematical objects or an infinite universe.

Which mathematician is known for his work on the foundations of mathematics and his rejection of the actual infinite?

  1. Georg Cantor

  2. David Hilbert

  3. Leopold Kronecker

  4. Bertrand Russell


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Leopold Kronecker was a German mathematician who rejected the concept of the actual infinite and argued that only finite mathematical objects exist.

What is the name of the mathematical principle that states that for any set, there exists a set that is strictly larger?

  1. Cantor's Theorem

  2. Russell's Paradox

  3. Zorn's Lemma

  4. Axiom of Choice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cantor's Theorem, also known as the Cantor-Bernstein-Shroeder Theorem, states that for any two sets, A and B, either A is equinumerous to a subset of B, or B is equinumerous to a subset of A, or there exists a set C that is equinumerous to A and a proper subset of B.

Which mathematical concept refers to the idea of a set containing itself as an element?

  1. Power Set

  2. Empty Set

  3. Universal Set

  4. Russell's Paradox


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Russell's Paradox, also known as the Russell-Zermelo Paradox, arises from the consideration of the set of all sets that do not contain themselves. If such a set exists, it leads to a contradiction, as it must contain itself if and only if it does not contain itself.

What is the name of the mathematical principle that states that every bounded set of real numbers has a least upper bound and a greatest lower bound?

  1. Completeness Axiom

  2. Archimedean Property

  3. Cantor-Bernstein-Shroeder Theorem

  4. Bolzano-Weierstrass Theorem


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bolzano-Weierstrass Theorem, also known as the Intermediate Value Theorem for continuous functions, states that if a function is continuous on a closed interval, then for any value between the function values at the endpoints of the interval, there exists a point in the interval where the function takes that value.

Which mathematical concept refers to the idea of a set that can be put into one-to-one correspondence with a proper subset of itself?

  1. Uncountable Set

  2. Countable Set

  3. Infinite Set

  4. Finite Set


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An uncountable set is a set that cannot be put into one-to-one correspondence with the set of natural numbers. The most famous example of an uncountable set is the set of real numbers.

What is the name of the mathematical principle that states that every infinite set contains a countable subset?

  1. Cantor's Theorem

  2. Russell's Paradox

  3. Zorn's Lemma

  4. Axiom of Choice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cantor's Theorem, also known as the Cantor-Bernstein-Shroeder Theorem, states that for any two sets, A and B, either A is equinumerous to a subset of B, or B is equinumerous to a subset of A, or there exists a set C that is equinumerous to A and a proper subset of B.

Which mathematical concept refers to the idea of a set that can be put into one-to-one correspondence with the set of natural numbers?

  1. Uncountable Set

  2. Countable Set

  3. Infinite Set

  4. Finite Set


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A countable set is a set that can be put into one-to-one correspondence with the set of natural numbers. Examples of countable sets include the set of integers, the set of rational numbers, and the set of algebraic numbers.

What is the name of the mathematical principle that states that every non-empty set of real numbers that is bounded above has a least upper bound?

  1. Completeness Axiom

  2. Archimedean Property

  3. Cantor-Bernstein-Shroeder Theorem

  4. Bolzano-Weierstrass Theorem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Completeness Axiom, also known as the Supremum Axiom, states that every non-empty set of real numbers that is bounded above has a least upper bound. This axiom is essential for the development of real analysis.

Which mathematical concept refers to the idea of a set that is not countable?

  1. Uncountable Set

  2. Countable Set

  3. Infinite Set

  4. Finite Set


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An uncountable set is a set that cannot be put into one-to-one correspondence with the set of natural numbers. The most famous example of an uncountable set is the set of real numbers.

What is the name of the mathematical principle that states that every non-empty set of real numbers that is bounded below has a greatest lower bound?

  1. Completeness Axiom

  2. Archimedean Property

  3. Cantor-Bernstein-Shroeder Theorem

  4. Bolzano-Weierstrass Theorem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Completeness Axiom, also known as the Supremum Axiom, states that every non-empty set of real numbers that is bounded above has a least upper bound. This axiom is essential for the development of real analysis.

Which mathematical concept refers to the idea of a set that is both infinite and countable?

  1. Uncountable Set

  2. Countable Set

  3. Infinite Set

  4. Finite Set


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A countable set is a set that can be put into one-to-one correspondence with the set of natural numbers. Examples of countable sets include the set of integers, the set of rational numbers, and the set of algebraic numbers.

What is the name of the mathematical principle that states that every non-empty set of real numbers that is bounded below has a greatest lower bound?

  1. Completeness Axiom

  2. Archimedean Property

  3. Cantor-Bernstein-Shroeder Theorem

  4. Bolzano-Weierstrass Theorem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Completeness Axiom, also known as the Supremum Axiom, states that every non-empty set of real numbers that is bounded above has a least upper bound. This axiom is essential for the development of real analysis.

Which mathematical concept refers to the idea of a set that is neither finite nor countable?

  1. Uncountable Set

  2. Countable Set

  3. Infinite Set

  4. Finite Set


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An uncountable set is a set that cannot be put into one-to-one correspondence with the set of natural numbers. The most famous example of an uncountable set is the set of real numbers.

What is the name of the mathematical principle that states that every non-empty set of real numbers that is bounded above has a least upper bound?

  1. Completeness Axiom

  2. Archimedean Property

  3. Cantor-Bernstein-Shroeder Theorem

  4. Bolzano-Weierstrass Theorem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Completeness Axiom, also known as the Supremum Axiom, states that every non-empty set of real numbers that is bounded above has a least upper bound. This axiom is essential for the development of real analysis.

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