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Re:Ask HN: What are some important math topics every program... by j2kun on Thursday June 04, 2015 @06:32PM (#9662618)
There are many ways to learn about abstraction, and abstract algebra is not the only one. I.e., assorted facts about groups are mostly irrelevant, and if you can learn how to think abstractly by studying, say, graph theory, why would you need abstract algebra?
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Re:Ask HN: What are some important math topics every program... by insoluble on Monday June 15, 2015 @07:04PM (#9722744)
I completely agree. Logic or philosophy can help one to practice complex abstraction. Even the study of law (as in legal code) or religion involves abstract thinking.
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