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What books can I read to reason like this? EDIT: shortened sentence
by __0x01 2y ago
What books can I read to reason like this?
EDIT: shortened sentence
- nequo 2y agoThis might sound strange but a book on real analysis or topology that walks through proofs could be one.
- throwaway55533 2y ago+1, pg is using a pretty typical argument you see in analysis/topology. If you want to get to real analysis/topology the typical sequence is 1. Logic and Set theory (recommendation: How to Prove It, Velleman) 2. Linear Algebra (don't have a good recommendation) 3a. Real analysis (recommendation: PMA, Rudin) 3b. Topology (recommendation: Topology, Munkres) I'm not sure I'd recommend learning math. It's an extremely expensive skill -- though pretty valuable in the software industry. People who go learn math are generally just drawn to it; you can't stop them even if you wanted to. But be aware, (1) you'll have no one to talk about math with. And (2) you'll be joining a club of all the outcasts in society, including the Unabomber.
- fivestones 2y ago[dead]