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29 Best Math Books

Goal: Find the best Math books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).

Method:

  1. Search for "best math books" and study the top 5+ pages.
  2. Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
  3. Rank the results neatly here.

29 Best Math Books

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1

Abstract Algebra

by David S. Dummit

2

Linear Algebra Done Right

by Sheldon Axler

3

Principles of Mathematical Analysis

by Walter Rudin

4

What Is Mathematics?

An Elementary Approach to Ideas and Methods

by Richard Courant

5

The Princeton Companion to Mathematics

by Timothy Gowers

Also recommended by:

Naval Ravikant, Balaji Srinivasan

6

A Mathematical Introduction to Logic

by Herbert B. Enderton

7

Calculus

by Michael Spivak

8

Calculus, Vol. 1

One-Variable Calculus, with an Introduction to Linear Algebra

by Tom M. Apostol

9

Categories for the Working Mathematician

by Saunders Mac Lane

10

Classic Set Theory

For Guided Independent Study

by D.C. Goldrei

11

Elementary Number Theory

by Gareth A. Jones

12

Encyclopedia of Mathematics

by James Stuart Tanton

13

Calculus Made Easy

by Silvanus P. Thompson

Also recommended by:

Naval Ravikant

14

A History of Pi

by Petr Beckmann

15

An Introduction to Probability Theory and Its Applications

Vol. 1

by William Feller

16

Basic Mathematics

by Serge Lang

17

Contemporary Abstract Algebra

by Joseph A. Gallian

18

Differential Equations and Their Applications

An Introduction to Applied Mathematics

by Martin Braun

19

Introduction to Algorithms

by Thomas H. Cormen

20

Introduction to Topology

by Bert Mendelson

21

Introduction to Topology and Modern Analysis

by George F. Simmons

22

Introductory Statistics

by Neil A. Weiss

23

Journey Through Genius

The Great Theorems of Mathematics

by William Dunham

24

Mathematical Methods

For Students of Physics and Related Fields

by Sadri Hassani

25

Mathematics and Its History

by John Stillwell

26

Measurement

by Paul Lockhart

27

Principles and Techniques in Combinatorics

by Chen Chuan-Chong

28

The Four Pillars of Geometry

by John Stillwell

29

The Joy Of X

A Guided Tour of Math, from One to Infinity

by Steven H. Strogatz

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Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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