Set theory MOC

Choice function

A choice function on a set of inhabited sets is a function which “chooses” an element from each set , set i.e.

Within ZF, a choice function cannot be guaranteed unless an explicit rule can be given for choosing elements, e.g. the smallest element of well ordered sets. To guarantee the existence of a choice function for an arbitrary set of inhabited sets, the Axiom of Choice is required.


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