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λ-calculus is a formal system for function definition, function application and recursion which forms the mathematical basis of functional programming.
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Lambda calculus didn't seem abstract. And I can't see the point of it
Lambda calculus exists so that anonymous (aka lambda) functions can be created. If you don't do away with function names, then the namespace can get cluttered and one can run out of available function …