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Are operads algebraic theories?

Category Theory 2010-02-04 v1 Algebraic Topology Quantum Algebra

Abstract

I exhibit a pair of non-symmetric operads that, although not themselves isomorphic, induce isomorphic monads. The existence of such a pair implies that if `algebraic theory' is understood as meaning `monad', operads cannot be regarded as algebraic theories of a special kind.

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@article{arxiv.math/0404016,
  title  = {Are operads algebraic theories?},
  author = {Tom Leinster},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/0404016},
  year   = {2010}
}

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6 pages