JeremyHahn comments on The value of learning mathematical proof - Less Wrong

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Comment author: JeremyHahn 02 June 2015 03:39:19PM 2 points [-]

Personally I think real analysis is an awkward way to learn mathematical proofs, and I agree discrete mathematics or elementary number theory is much better. I recommend picking up an Olympiad book for younger kids, like "Mathematical Circles, A Russian Experience."