The Consistency of the Continuum Hypothesis

The Consistency of the Axiom of Choice and of the Generalized Continuum Hypothesis with the Axioms of Set Theory by Kurt Gödel Kurt Gödel (1906-1978) was a logician, mathematician and philosopher. He is regarded as one of the most significant logicians of all time, who's work has had immense impact upon scientific and philosophical thinking in the 20th century. Gödel is best known for his three theorems, which set forth and explain the foundations of mathematics. This book provides the proof for the third of his three theorems. Included is a new foreword by Richard Laver, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Colorado at Boulder, who explains in simple, non-technical terms the basic, underlying ideas behind Gödel's theorems and proofs and why they are relevant and important. Read more