Theorem eqid1 27323

Description: Law of identity (reflexivity of class equality). Theorem 6.4 of [Quine] p. 41.

This law is thought to have originated with Aristotle (Metaphysics, Book VII, Part 17). It is one of the three axioms of Ayn Rand's philosophy (Atlas Shrugged, Part Three, Chapter VII). While some have proposed extending Rand's axiomatization to include Compassion and Kindness, others fear that such an extension may flirt with logical inconsistency. (Contributed by Stefan Allan, 1-Apr-2009.) (Proof modification is discouraged.) (New usage is discouraged.)

Assertion

Ref	Expression
eqid1	|- A = A

Proof of Theorem eqid1

Dummy variable x is distinct from all other variables.

Step	Hyp	Ref	Expression
1		biid 251	. 2 |- ( x e. A <-> x e. A )
2	1	eqriv 2619	1 |- A = A

Syntax hints:   = wceq 1483   e. wcel 1990

This theorem was proved from axioms:  ax-mp 5  ax-1 6  ax-2 7  ax-3 8  ax-gen 1722  ax-4 1737  ax-5 1839  ax-6 1888  ax-7 1935  ax-9 1999  ax-ext 2602

This theorem depends on definitions:  df-bi 197  df-an 386  df-ex 1705  df-cleq 2615

This theorem is referenced by: (None)