Can I Teach Myself Calculus? Looking for Resources and Recommendations

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the topic of self-teaching calculus, with participants sharing their experiences and seeking recommendations for resources. The conversation also touches on personal interests in literature and archaeology, indicating a broader exploration of academic pursuits.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to learn calculus and asks for links or book titles, indicating a personal interest in self-education.
  • Another participant shares their experience with a specific book, "A Canticle for Leibowitz," and reflects on their reading preferences, suggesting a connection between literature and personal interests.
  • A third participant mentions a book titled "They Wrote on Clay," which they found intriguing, highlighting the intersection of history and education.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a welcoming tone, but there is no consensus on specific resources or methods for learning calculus, as the discussion remains open-ended.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes personal anecdotes and varied interests, which may influence the recommendations for calculus resources. There is no detailed exploration of specific calculus concepts or structured learning paths.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in self-teaching mathematics, particularly calculus, as well as those who enjoy discussions about literature and interdisciplinary connections between subjects.

pease
just googled "teaching yourself calculus" and this was first site to pop up.. Been looking for an educated forum for a while anyways




seems like a good place to converse and ask questions, as math has always been my strong point. Can't stand the sheer amount of school for a Phd, though...so I'm in computer science :confused: ...starting to really hate it ..
...was drooling over http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumapunku" for a while...walls nearly as hard as diamond, perfectly cut lines! estimated over 15,000 years old O_O...for all us crazies to consider. . and discovering my real love is archaeology and ancient anthropology, but not really sure if it melds with math too much.. Speaking of...


also...just finished Ahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Canticle_for_Leibowitz" -- if anyone's into apocalyptic scenarios...Okay, there's my contribution for the day, interested in reading responses

oh yeah, calculus...it's on my bucket list -- at least have to take a crack at it, any links or book titles would be nice :)) Keep in mind I don't buy data
 
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Hi pease! Welcome to PF, I hope you like it here.
 
Welcome to PF pease. You should be able to make a lot of new friends here with similar interests.
 
Welcome to PF. Beware. There be nerds about.
 
protonchain said:
Welcome to PF. Beware. There be nerds about.

...they walk among us...
 
pease said:
also...just finished Ahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Canticle_for_Leibowitz" -- if anyone's into apocalyptic scenarios...Okay, there's my contribution for the day, interested in reading responses
Wow. I read that ... mmm ... 30 years ago, at the behest of my older brother. Could not stand it. But I persevered (I think. I don't know if I finished it, but I know I read a lot more of it than I wanted to.) I guess I didn't really realize it was a classic.

You should be warned, I couldn't make my way through any of the Dune books either. I tried sooo hard.

Also, Foundation. You know how you say "this is a classic movie" and someone else watahces it at your recommendation, and they don't have the same experience? That's me with Foundation.
 
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I found intriguing the following:

"They Wrote on Clay" by Edward Chiera (in used condition, but not outdated).

The enigmatic clay seals of the Indus River Valley Civilization (never out of date):biggrin:.
 

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