= Epsilon-induction
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Epsilon-induction is a method of proof in the field of mathematical logic and set theory that extends the principle of mathematical induction. It is typically used in the context of transfinite induction and is useful in dealing with well-ordered sets. In standard mathematical induction, one proves a statement for all natural numbers by demonstrating two things: 1. The base case: the statement holds for the smallest natural number (typically 0 or 1).
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