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There are many ways to learn about abstraction, and abstract algebra is not the only one. I.e., assorted facts about groups are mostly irrelevant, and if you ca
by j2kun 11y ago
There are many ways to learn about abstraction, and abstract algebra is not the only one. I.e., assorted facts about groups are mostly irrelevant, and if you can learn how to think abstractly by studying, say, graph theory, why would you need abstract algebra?
- insoluble 11y agoI completely agree. Logic or philosophy can help one to practice complex abstraction. Even the study of law (as in legal code) or religion involves abstract thinking.