Set Theory

Developed by	Giordano Bruno • Georg Cantor
Core concepts	Algebra of Sets • transfinite numbers
Revolutionized	mathematics • physical sciences
Impact on philosophy	divine infinity • nature of the soul
Effect on mathematics	Inspired new developments in calculus and computation • Aided in the design of the first mechanical computers
Integration into logics	Boolean algebra • Predicate logic
Influence on historical periods	Fascination with mathematical paradoxes and proofs inspired new philosophies during the Renaissance and Enlightenment