Ernst Zermelo (1871-1953) is regarded as the founder of axiomatic set
theory and best-known for the first formulation of the axiom of choice.
However, his papers include also pioneering work in applied mathematics
and mathematical physics.
This edition of his collected papers will consist of two volumes.
Besides providing a biography, the present Volume I covers set theory,
the foundations of mathematics, and pure mathematics and is supplemented
by selected items from his Nachlass and part of his translations of
Homer's Odyssey. Volume II will contain his work in the calculus of
variations, applied mathematics, and physics.
The papers are each presented in their original language together with
an English translation, the versions facing each other on opposite
pages. Each paper or coherent group of papers is preceded by an
introductory note provided by an acknowledged expert in the field which
comments on the historical background, motivations, accomplishments, and
influence.