See above. I am trying to re-teach myself mathematics in

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2022-06-02

See above. I am trying to re-teach myself mathematics in a different manner than is formally taught (i.e., set theory, number theory, mathematical logic, abstract algebra, discrete math and then precalculus (college algebra and analytical geometry). These are the pillars to upper level mathematics correct?

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Beginner2022-06-03Added 6 answers

You could learn mathematics any way you want, but the way of mathematics, as formally taught, is elegant and (most of the time) displays the beauty of the subject. One requires some mathematical maturity in order to fully appreciate the beauty of mathematics.
Abstract algebra is the study of groups, rings, fields, modules, vector spaces, and algebras. Precalculus is not fundamental to learning abstract algebra - however, it gives one the foundation for learning the subject in detail, and appreciating its mathematical beauty.
You need to know the following to learn abstract algebra:
1. Set Theory
2. Logic
3. Proof techniques
4. Functions and Relations
5. Induction
6. Cardinal numbers
7. Number theory
Most universities also need Calculus along with this. You could learn these in whichever order you want, but you must make sure to cover all these topics in order to fully understand abstract algebra.
Start with precalculus, then go to single variable calculus. After single-variable, go to multivariable calculus. Then learn differential equations, and then proceed on to linear algebra. This should set a sound basis for real and then complex analysis. Go on to functional analysis, topology, differential geometry, and then whatever else interests you.
Monserrat Monroe

Monserrat Monroe

Beginner2022-06-04Added 1 answers

You can certainly learn abstract algebra before you learn calculus (I did this myself), but you (almost certainly) won't be able to learn it if you aren't comfortable with high school algebra (which, I guess, is a sizable component of what is called pre-calculus). A basic facility with factorization, algebraic manipulations (like modifying two sides of an equation by applying the same process to both sides), exponential notation, and complex numbers (among various algebra topics of this sort) is more-or-less essential to successfully learning abstract algebra.

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