Formal Methods in Artificial Intelligence (Cambridge Tracts in Theoretical Computer Science, Series Number 6) - Hardcover

Ramsay, Allan M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521352363 ISBN 13: 9780521352369

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1988

Synopsis

Artificial intelligence has recently turned to formal logic in the search for powerful yet well-behaved knowledge representation languages. This book covers the background of classical logic, including the major meta-theorems, and the state of the art in theorem proving including Bibel's connection method. Also covered are the advanced adaptations of classical logic now being used in artificial intelligence - temporal and modal logics, reason maintenance and intensional logic. First published in 1988, the book covers a wider range of topics than the currently available books in this area, and is more directly aimed at workers in artificial intelligence.

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Book Description

Artificial intelligence has recently turned to formal logic in the search for powerful yet well-behaved knowledge representation languages. This book, written for workers in artificial intelligence, covers the background of classical logic, including the major meta-theorems, and the state of the art in theorem proving, including Bibel's connection method.

Review

'An appropriate level of detail and technicality is well-balanced with a reasonable reflection of presented formal systems and techniques.' Zentralblatt fur Mathematik

'This is an excellent book. It is well written, covers a well thought out area of theoretical computer science, and is most appropriate for anyone interested in research, or a better understanding of techniques in theoretical artificial intelligence.' Australian Computer Journal

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521352363
• ISBN 13: 9780521352369
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 296