Universal Algebra - Some Basic Theorems

Some Basic Theorems

  • The Isomorphism theorems, which encompass the isomorphism theorems of groups, rings, modules, etc.
  • Birkhoff's HSP Theorem, which states that a class of algebras is a variety if and only if it is closed under homomorphic images, subalgebras, and arbitrary direct products.

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