Axiom:Axiom of the Empty Set/Set Theory/Formulation 2
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Axiom
There exists a set that has no elements:
- $\exists x: \forall y: \paren {\neg \paren {y \in x} }$
Also known as
In the specific context of set theory, the Axiom of the Empty Set is also known as the axiom of existence, but there exists another axiom with such a name, used in a different context.
Hence it is preferable not to use that name.
Some sources refer to this as the axiom of the null set.
Also see
Sources
- Weisstein, Eric W. "Axiom of the Empty Set." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/AxiomoftheEmptySet.html