| Description: Extend wff definition to
include class equality.
For a general discussion of the theory of classes, see
mmset.html#class.
(The purpose of introducing wff 𝐴 = 𝐵 here, and not in set theory
where it belongs, is to allow us to express, i.e., "prove",
the weq 1967 of
predicate calculus in terms of the wceq 1539
of set theory, so that we do
not "overload" the = connective with
two syntax definitions. This
is done to prevent ambiguity that would complicate some Metamath
parsers. For example, some parsers - although not the Metamath program
- stumble on the fact that the = in 𝑥 = 𝑦 could be the = of
either weq 1967 or wceq 1539, although mathematically it makes no
difference.
The class variables 𝐴 and 𝐵 are introduced
temporarily for the
purpose of this definition but otherwise not used in predicate calculus.
See df-cleq 2730 for more information on the set theory usage
of
wceq 1539.) |
