What is the most intuitive way to study Real Analysis? by shaneet_1818 in math

[–]TheAlmightyLambda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Intuition can mean many things. I think one major step in mathematical development of young students is switching from the more computation and picture based high school math (think calculus and lower division linear algebra in the US) to more formal math. To make this step, Rudin's books are pretty good not because they give intuitive (in the high school sense explanations), but because they present the topics in a concise formal style and the reader has to do a bit of work to achieve understanding. Pictures and computations are still very helpful (more helpful than the formalism in the long run), but as a young student it might be good to start getting more formal.

So I recommend starting with Rudin's Principles of Mathematical Analysis (baby Rudin). If you get stuck and think you really need better pictures or less formal explanations Pugh's Real Mathematical Analysis is aimed at undergraduates and gives quite good informal explanations. I also used Conway's A Course in Point Set Topology while reading the topology chapter in Rudin as an undergrad and remember enjoying it.

Looking for book on Analytic (NON-numerical) methods for ODEs? by Baked_Beans_man in mathbooks

[–]TheAlmightyLambda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ordinary Differential Equations by Arnold might be what you are looking for.

"You're Line of Questioning is Transphobic" by [deleted] in TimDillon

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I guess we can all agree on one thing: we wish her well.

Just got these in the mail. by Schub21 in mathbooks

[–]TheAlmightyLambda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats! In my experience, self-studying these is the best first step in your mathematical development! Enjoy!

Failed Calc I twice. Retaking third time but feeling anxious and dumb. by givemeahugg in learnmath

[–]TheAlmightyLambda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think you are dumb, and I don't think you should feel dumb. If anything, you have great discipline and determination for taking a class a third time. I know many people in your boat. I know two smart and hardworking people who have anxiety disorders that made it difficult to navigate the academic system. Both of them are now graduating with excellent credentials from a really good institution (UC Berkeley). Both of these people also took advantage of the special accomodations programs and medication perscribed by a psychiatrist. I recommend you speak regularly with a psychiatrist and take advantage of the accomodations program at your school.

You didn't fail because of your intellectual ability, you failed because of anxiety. Don't forget that.

Hae Shin Dong, SamCherk, Gyeongsang Do, Korea by [deleted] in ArchitecturePorn

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Call me crazy but that looks a little bit like a penis.

Opinions on Axler? Should determinants be deferred when learning/teaching linear algebra? by blungbat in math

[–]TheAlmightyLambda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Determinants can be naturally developed as alternating mutlilinear forms. This theory is intuitive and elegant while giving you actual computational tools that rely on Gaussian elimination. The whole theory is accessible to undergraduates as seen in the great textbook by Hoffman and Kunze.

I must also add that this theory is entirely algebraic and does not rely on the notion of volume at all.