Teach Yourself Calculus: Find Resources Here

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For those seeking to learn calculus independently, several resources are recommended. The website tutorial.math.lamar.edu is highlighted as a valuable tool for understanding calculus concepts. Additionally, utilizing older calculus textbooks can be beneficial, as they often provide foundational knowledge. A specific PDF mentioned in another thread illustrates Archimedes' method for calculating area through limits, which is fundamental to integral calculus. These resources can help learners grasp the essential principles of calculus effectively.
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Hello,

I'm trying to teach myself calculus, I can't really find any good books that explain it good though. So could anyone reccomend a book or website that would be helpful? Thank.
 
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ezarhadden said:
Hello,

I'm trying to teach myself calculus, I can't really find any good books that explain it good though. So could anyone reccomend a book or website that would be helpful? Thank.

General_Sax said:

That one hyperlinked is not bad, worth looking at in detail. Still, a great way to start is with almost any old, used, Calculus textbook.
 


check out the pdf file in post 23 of the thread "any good calculus places to start" below. it shows you how archimedes computed area by a limit process, which is the genesis of integral calculus.
 
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