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axiom of choice: References & Edit History

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Assorted References

major reference
- In history of logic: The axiom of choice
Löwenheim-Skolem theorem
- In metalogic: The Löwenheim-Skolem theorem
set theory
- In foundations of mathematics: Nonconstructive arguments
- In set theory: Axioms for infinite and ordered sets
work of Gödel
- In Kurt Gödel: International stardom and move to the United States
Zermelo–Fraenkel axioms
- In history of logic: Zermelo-Fraenkel set theory (ZF)
- In set theory: The Zermelo-Fraenkel axioms

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Herbert Enderton

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Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Add new Web site: The University of Chicago - Department of Mathematics - The Axion of Choice and its Implications (PDF).	Yamini Chauhan	Dec 27, 2024
	Add new Web site: Vanderbilt College of Art and Sciences - Department of Mathematics - Axiom of Choice.	Gloria Lotha	Oct 11, 2024
	Add new Web site: University of Toronto - Department of Mathematics - The Axiom of Choice.	Gloria Lotha	Dec 16, 2023
	New article added.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Mar 09, 2006