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.
General
Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Cambridge Tracts in Theoretical Computer Science |
Release date: |
August 2005 |
First published: |
1996 |
Authors: |
Maria Manzano
|
Dimensions: |
244 x 170 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
412 |
Edition: |
Revised |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-521-01902-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Mathematics >
Mathematical foundations >
Mathematical logic
|
LSN: |
0-521-01902-8 |
Barcode: |
9780521019026 |
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