Sets and infinity
About
This course takes you on a journey through naive set theory, the core framework behind modern mathematics. You’ll explore how simple concepts like “sets” can explain everything from arithmetic to advanced analysis — and how they reveal the true nature of infinity.
Along the way, you’ll dive into the philosophical roots and historical breakthroughs that shaped mathematical thought, and tackle famous logical puzzles such as Russell’s paradox.
By the end, you’ll see mathematics from a whole new perspective — not just as numbers and equations, but as a beautifully structured system built on pure logic and imagination.
This course is open to
Exchange students at the Faculty of Humanities and exchange students on a university-wide agreement. Please contact your international coordinator at the University of Gothenburg if you need to know more.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of at least 7.5 credits in logic or mathematics, or the equivalent.
Application
Do you want to apply for exchange studies at the University of Gothenburg?