Applied Logic Series

Gabbay, Dov M.; Olivetti, N.

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.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2000-08-31

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780792364733

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-017-1713-7

Dimensions: 234cm x156cm

Pages: 268