Extensions of First-Order Logic (Cambridge Tracts in Theoretical Computer Science, Series Number 19) (Volume 0) - Softcover

Manzano, Maria

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521019028 ISBN 13: 9780521019026

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2005

Synopsis

Classical logic has proved inadequate in various areas of computer science, artificial intelligence, mathematics, philosopy and linguistics. This is an introduction to extensions of first-order logic, based on the principle that many-sorted logic (MSL) provides a unifying framework in which to place, for example, second-order logic, type theory, modal and dynamic logics and MSL itself. The aim is two fold: only one theorem-prover is needed; proofs of the metaproperties of the different existing calculi can be avoided by borrowing them from MSL. To make the book accessible to readers from different disciplines, whilst maintaining precision, the author has supplied detailed step-by-step proofs, avoiding difficult arguments, and continually motivating the material with examples. Consequently this can be used as a reference, for self-teaching or for first-year graduate courses.

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Book Description

Classical logic has proved inadequate in various areas of computer science, artificial intelligence, mathematics, philosopy and linguistics. This is an introduction to extensions of first-order logic, based on the principle that many-sorted logic (MSL) provides a unifying framework in which to work.

Review

"The book is well motivated and is easy and pleasant to read." Mohamed Amer, Mathematical Reviews

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521019028
• ISBN 13: 9780521019026
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 412