Statement:

A linear ordering of a set \(P\) is a well ordering if and only if \(P\) has no infinite descending sequences. Jech [1973b], p 23.

Howard_Rubin_Number: 77

Parameter(s): This form does not depend on parameters

This form's transferability is: Unknown

This form's negation transferability is: Negation Transferable

Article Citations:

Book references
The Axiom of Choice, Jech, T., 1973b

Note connections:

The following forms are listed as conclusions of this form class in rfb1: 77, 185, 316,

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Howard-Rubin Number Statement References
77 A

If a linearly ordered set \((X,\le)\) has no greatest element then it has a subset of order type \(\omega\).

Sierpiński [1918]