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.

An introduction to many-sorted logic as an extension of first-order logic.

Book Information
ISBN 9780521019026
Author Maria Manzano
Format Paperback
Page Count 412
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 645g
Dimensions(mm) 244mm * 170mm * 21mm