Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around recommendations for self-teaching calculus, focusing on suitable books and resources. Participants share their opinions on various texts and approaches to learning calculus independently.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant seeks recommendations for books to self-teach calculus, indicating they believe they have the necessary math background.
- Another participant suggests using the search function in the thread for previously answered questions and recommends browsing university library calculus books for understanding.
- A different participant mentions that Stewart's calculus book is popular but also points out that it is expensive and suggests considering older editions. They also recommend Schaum's Outline of Calculus and Schaum's 3000 Solved Problems in Calculus as supplementary resources, noting their affordability and quality.
- One participant refers to previous discussions on the topic, indicating that many answers have already been provided, and invites the original poster to ask specific questions if needed.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
There is no clear consensus on a single best book for self-teaching calculus, as participants offer differing recommendations and acknowledge the existence of multiple resources.
Contextual Notes
Participants express varying opinions on the quality and accessibility of different calculus texts, with some emphasizing the importance of finding a book that matches the learner's understanding.