Let $R$ be a left Artinian ring and let $M$ be a nonzero left $R$-module. Prove that $M$ has at least one maximal submodule.
I don't really know where to start. Any hint?
Thanks!
Let $R$ be a left Artinian ring and let $M$ be a nonzero left $R$-module. Prove that $M$ has at least one maximal submodule.
I don't really know where to start. Any hint?
Thanks!
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Apologies in advance for this answer. The problem with it is that it is too advanced, and also relies on a lemma that is very similar to your question. I will continue to seek a more elementary answer.
Lemma: Every left $R$ module over a left Artinian ring $R$ has a projective cover.
Lemma: Every nonzero projective module has a maximal submodule.
Lemma: Superfluous submodules are contained in all maximal submodules.
Combining these three, you have that $M\cong P/S$ where $P$ is a projective module and $S$ is superfluous submodule. Then $P$ has a maximal submodule, and it necessarily contains $S$. By submodule correspondence, there is a maximal submodule of $M$.