Nonmonotonic Reasoning: Logical Foundations of Commonsense
In this book the author gives a broad overview of different areas of research in nonmonotonic reasoning, and presents some new results and ideas based on his research. The guiding principles are: clarification of the different research activities in the area, which have sometimes been undertaken independently of each other; and appreciation of the fact that these research activities often represent different means to the same ends, namely sound theoretical foundations and efficient computation. The book begins with a discussion of the various types of nonmonotonic reasoning, their applications and their logics. Theorem proving techniques for these logics are also described. The following chapters deal with formulations of nonmonotonic inheritance, and nonmonotonic reasoning based on nonmonotonic rules. The final chapter discusses the achievements in the field in the light of the Yale shooting example. The book will be welcomed by researchers in theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence.
1111243966
Nonmonotonic Reasoning: Logical Foundations of Commonsense
In this book the author gives a broad overview of different areas of research in nonmonotonic reasoning, and presents some new results and ideas based on his research. The guiding principles are: clarification of the different research activities in the area, which have sometimes been undertaken independently of each other; and appreciation of the fact that these research activities often represent different means to the same ends, namely sound theoretical foundations and efficient computation. The book begins with a discussion of the various types of nonmonotonic reasoning, their applications and their logics. Theorem proving techniques for these logics are also described. The following chapters deal with formulations of nonmonotonic inheritance, and nonmonotonic reasoning based on nonmonotonic rules. The final chapter discusses the achievements in the field in the light of the Yale shooting example. The book will be welcomed by researchers in theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence.
51.0 In Stock
Nonmonotonic Reasoning: Logical Foundations of Commonsense

Nonmonotonic Reasoning: Logical Foundations of Commonsense

by Gerhard Brewka
Nonmonotonic Reasoning: Logical Foundations of Commonsense

Nonmonotonic Reasoning: Logical Foundations of Commonsense

by Gerhard Brewka

Paperback(Reissue)

$51.00 
  • SHIP THIS ITEM
    In stock. Ships in 1-2 days.
  • PICK UP IN STORE

    Your local store may have stock of this item.

Related collections and offers


Overview

In this book the author gives a broad overview of different areas of research in nonmonotonic reasoning, and presents some new results and ideas based on his research. The guiding principles are: clarification of the different research activities in the area, which have sometimes been undertaken independently of each other; and appreciation of the fact that these research activities often represent different means to the same ends, namely sound theoretical foundations and efficient computation. The book begins with a discussion of the various types of nonmonotonic reasoning, their applications and their logics. Theorem proving techniques for these logics are also described. The following chapters deal with formulations of nonmonotonic inheritance, and nonmonotonic reasoning based on nonmonotonic rules. The final chapter discusses the achievements in the field in the light of the Yale shooting example. The book will be welcomed by researchers in theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780521181303
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 03/29/2012
Series: Cambridge Tracts in Theoretical Computer Science , #12
Edition description: Reissue
Pages: 184
Product dimensions: 6.69(w) x 9.61(h) x 0.39(d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. Formalizing nonmonotonic reasoning; 3. Nonmonotonic theorem proving; 4. Inheritance systems; 5. Nonmonotonic rule based systems; 6. What has been achieved?
From the B&N Reads Blog

Customer Reviews