zermelo-fraenkel set theory

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What does zermelo-fraenkel set theory mean?

An axiomatic system that was proposed in the early 20th century in order to formulate a theory of sets free from paradoxes such as Russell's paradox, and became the standard form of axiomatic set theory.

Where does zermelo-fraenkel set theory come from?

Named after mathematicians Ernst Zermelo and Abraham Fraenkel.

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