Nonmonotonic logic / Christian Straßer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Strasser, Christian (Writer on defeasible reasoning), author.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in philosophy and logic

Cambridge elements. Elements in philosophy and logic, 2516-418X

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nonmonotonic reasoning.

Logic.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (125 pages) : illustrations (some color).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2025.

Summary:

"Nonmonotonic logics serve as formal models of defeasible reasoning, a type of reasoning where conclusions are drawn absent absolute certainty. Defeasible reasoning takes place when scientists interpret experiments, in medical diagnosis, and in practical everyday situations. Given its wide range of applications, nonmonotonic logic is of interest to philosophy, psychology, and artificial intelligence. This Element provides a systematic introduction to the multifaceted world of nonmonotonic logics. Part I familiarizes the reader with basic concepts and three central methodologies: formal argumentation, consistent accumulation, and semantic methods. Parts II–IV provide a deeper understanding of each of these methods by introducing prominent logics within each paradigm. Despite the apparent lack of unification in the domain of nonmonotonic logics, this Element reveals connections between the three paradigms by demonstrating translations among them. Whether you're a novice or an experienced traveler, this Element provides a reliable map for navigating the landscape of nonmonotonic logic"-- Cambridge University Press.

Contents:

Defeasible Reasoning

Central concepts

From knowledge bases to consequences and NMLs

Defeasible Knowledge Bases

Methodologies for Nonmonotonic Logics

A roadmap

Abstract Argumentation

ASPIC+

Logic-based argumentation

Consistent accumulation: General setting

Temperate accumulation: Properties and some concrete systems

Greedy accumulation: Properties and Reiter’s Default Logic

A semantics for defaults

Quantitative methods

A preferential semantics for some NMLs

Logic Programming.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Cambridge University Press, viewed November 10, 2025).

Other Format:

Print version: Strasser, Christian (Writer on defeasible reasoning) Nonmonotonic logic

ISBN:

9781108981699

1108981690

OCLC:

1520190980

Publisher Number:

CIPO000221873

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license