Question

What is the difference between a theorem and an axiom ? (2 marks)

Answer 1

1. An axiom is a statement that is assumed to be true without any proof, while a theory is subject to be proven before it is considered to be true or false.

2. An axiom is often self-evident, while a theory will often need other statements, such as other theories and axioms, to become valid.

3. Theorems are naturally challenged more than axioms.

4. Basically, theorems are derived from axioms and a set of logical connectives.

5. Axioms are the basic building blocks of logical or mathematical statements, as they serve as the starting points of theorems.
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