Goal-Directed Proof Theory: 21 (Applied Logic Series, 21) - Hardcover

Gabbay, Dov M.; Olivetti, N.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0792364732 ISBN 13: 9780792364733

Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2000

Synopsis

Goal Directed Proof Theory presents a uniform and coherent methodology for automated deduction in non-classical logics, the relevance of which to computer science is now widely acknowledged. The methodology is based on goal-directed provability. It is a generalization of the logic programming style of deduction, and it is particularly favourable for proof search. The methodology is applied for the first time in a uniform way to a wide range of non-classical systems, covering intuitionistic, intermediate, modal and substructural logics. The book can also be used as an introduction to these logical systems form a procedural perspective.
Readership: Computer scientists, mathematicians and philosophers, and anyone interested in the automation of reasoning based on non-classical logics. The book is suitable for self study, its only prerequisite being some elementary knowledge of logic and proof theory.

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Product Description

Goal-directed Proof Theory Features a methodology for automated deduction in non-classical logics. In this book, the methodology is applied to a range of non-classical systems, covering intuitionistic, intermediate, modal and substructural logics. It can also be used as an introduction to these logical systems from a procedural perspective.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0792364732
• ISBN 13: 9780792364733
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 278