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In [[mathematics]], '''Zermelo-Fraenkel set theory''' ('''ZFC''') is the standard formal axiomatization of axiomatic [[set theory]]. It is commonly considered the foundation of modern mathematics.<ref>[http://mathworld.wolfram.com/Zermelo-FraenkelAxioms.html Mathworld]</ref> It was formulated by two [[logician]]s, Zermelo and Fraenkel.
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In [[mathematics]], '''Zermelo-Fraenkel set theory''' ('''ZFC''') is the standard formal [[axiomatization]] of axiomatic [[set theory]]. It is commonly considered the foundation of [[modern mathematics]].<ref>[http://mathworld.wolfram.com/Zermelo-FraenkelAxioms.html Mathworld]</ref> It was formulated by two [[logician]]s, [[Zermelo]] and [[Fraenkel]].
 
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The [[axiom]]s include the [[Axiom of Choice]], however mathematicians who find this axiom questionable often replace it with the more sound [[Axiom of Determinacy]].  
      
The nine axioms in Zermelo-Fraenkel set theory are:
 
The nine axioms in Zermelo-Fraenkel set theory are:
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* [[Axiom of Foundation]]
 
* [[Axiom of Foundation]]
 
* [[Axiom of Choice]]
 
* [[Axiom of Choice]]
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Mathematicians who find the [[Axiom of Choice]], however this axiom questionable often replace it with the more sound [[Axiom of Determinacy]].
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