A pretorsion theory for the category of all categories

2020/11/26 by João J. Xarez, Xarez, João J.
Computer Science · Mathematics · #18B99 #18E40 #Advanced Algebra and Logic #Category Theory (math.CT) #FOS: Mathematics #Homotopy and Cohomology in Algebraic Topology #Rings, Modules, and Algebras

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2011.13448

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Abstract

A pretorsion theory for the category of all categories is presented. The associated prekernels and precokernels are calculated for every functor.

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