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Boolean Representation Theorem


Every Boolean algebra is isomorphic to the Boolean algebra of sets. The theorem is equivalent to the maximal ideal theorem, which can be proved without using the axiom of choice (Mendelson 1997, p. 121).


See also

Boolean Algebra, Maximal Ideal Theorem

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References

Mendelson, E. Introduction to Mathematical Logic, 4th ed. London: Chapman & Hall, p. 121, 1997.Stone, M. "The Representation Theorem for Boolean Algebras." Trans. Amer. Math. Soc. 40, 37-111, 1936.

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Weisstein, Eric W. "Boolean Representation Theorem." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/BooleanRepresentationTheorem.html

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