Splitting the Pasch axiom |
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Authors: | Victor Pambuccian |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Integrative Studies, Arizona State University West, P. O. Box 37100, 85069-7100 Phoenix, AZ, USA |
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Abstract: | On the basis of the theory– of Pasch-free 2-dimensional geometry, Pasch's axiom is shown to be equivalent to the conjunction of the following two axioms: In any right triangle the hypotenuse is greater than the leg and If AOB is right, B lies between O and C, and D is the footpoint of the perpendicular from B to AC, then the segment OA is greater than the segment BD. This represents an attempt to split the Pasch axiom with respect to–. Only the question whether the second of the above two axioms is really weaker than Pasch's axiom, remains open. |
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