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# Basic Category Theory (Cambridge Studies in Advanced Mathematics, Series Number 143)

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Review: Highly Recommend—free pdf online from Author - Tl;dr: I strongly recommend this text, but if you are unsure if this book is for you, there is an open-access pdf of it on Arxiv released by the author so you can give it a look before buying. Make: The book has a nice hardcover and thicker pages which is great because I take notes in pen. In some of the diagrams the text can be small, but I’ve only noticed this when I am not wearing my glasses. If you are like me and have trouble reading pdfs, this physical copy will not disappoint. Content: I have only worked through the first few chapters but what I have read has been awesome. The exposition is straightforward but comprehensive and the examples add a lot to the discussion. To work through some of the examples and exercises, a basic grasp of topology, group theory, linear algebra, and/or ring theory are helpful. However, I would be comfortable handing this to anyone who doesn’t mind looking up a few facts. This is one of the few books I would recommend doing all of the exercises. Several of the exercises are fairly quick and round out the chapters discussion or supplement examples. I also recommend reading the foreword as it explains the author’s thought process while writing the book.
Review: Probably the best mathematics textbook I have ever read. - Category theory has an unfounded reputation of being very difficult. I think that may be because people start with MacLane and get scared away by how terse it is. This book is sort of the dual to MacLane-- It has amazing clarity and presentation, while not covering quite as much material. Reading it feels more like a private lecture than a textbook. If you are just reaching the point in your mathematical education where you are learning material on your own, this is a fantastic place to start. One point of caution, however-- people coming from a functional programming background should be aware that this book does NOT cover monads. However, once you are finished with it, learning about them will not take you very long.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #594,479 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #212 in Mathematical Logic #247 in Algebra & Trigonometry #433 in Algebra |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (29) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 1107044243 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1107044241 |
| Item Weight  | 14.1 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Part of series  | Cambridge Studies in Advanced Mathematics |
| Print length  | 190 pages |
| Publication date  | September 22, 2014 |
| Publisher  | Cambridge University Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Recommend—free pdf online from Author
*by E***E on January 1, 2026*

Tl;dr: I strongly recommend this text, but if you are unsure if this book is for you, there is an open-access pdf of it on Arxiv released by the author so you can give it a look before buying. Make: The book has a nice hardcover and thicker pages which is great because I take notes in pen. In some of the diagrams the text can be small, but I’ve only noticed this when I am not wearing my glasses. If you are like me and have trouble reading pdfs, this physical copy will not disappoint. Content: I have only worked through the first few chapters but what I have read has been awesome. The exposition is straightforward but comprehensive and the examples add a lot to the discussion. To work through some of the examples and exercises, a basic grasp of topology, group theory, linear algebra, and/or ring theory are helpful. However, I would be comfortable handing this to anyone who doesn’t mind looking up a few facts. This is one of the few books I would recommend doing all of the exercises. Several of the exercises are fairly quick and round out the chapters discussion or supplement examples. I also recommend reading the foreword as it explains the author’s thought process while writing the book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Probably the best mathematics textbook I have ever read.
*by R***S on September 4, 2016*

Category theory has an unfounded reputation of being very difficult. I think that may be because people start with MacLane and get scared away by how terse it is. This book is sort of the dual to MacLane-- It has amazing clarity and presentation, while not covering quite as much material. Reading it feels more like a private lecture than a textbook. If you are just reaching the point in your mathematical education where you are learning material on your own, this is a fantastic place to start. One point of caution, however-- people coming from a functional programming background should be aware that this book does NOT cover monads. However, once you are finished with it, learning about them will not take you very long.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best intro to category theory
*by F***R on March 10, 2020*

Exactly what Robert Sievers said in his review. It's focused and well-written. With Awodey, it's often hard to tell what's really important and what's not. With Leinster, everything is important.

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