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Knowledge Representation: Logical, Philosophical, And Computational Foundations
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John Sowa Integrates Logic, Philosophy, Linguistics, And Computer Science Into This Study Of Knowledge And Its Various Models And Implementations. His Definitive New Book Shows How Techniques Of Artificial Intelligence, Database Design, And Objectoriented Programming Help Make Knowledge Explicit In A Form That Computer Systems Can Use. The First Three Chapters Are Devoted To Logic, Ontology, And Computable Models Of Reality. Remaining Chapters Apply Theories To The Analysis Of Problems Stated In Ordinary Language, And Their Translation To Computable Form. The Text Is Selfcontained, With Each New Idea Defined When First Mentioned; All Formalism Is Developed In The Body Of The Text Or Summarized In An Appendix. Knowledge Representation Is Appropriate For Advanced Undergraduate And Graduate Students In Computer Science, As Well As Philosophy And Linguistics Students With Some Background In Artificial Intelligence Or Programming.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Knowledge Representation: Logical, Philosophical, and Computational Foundations'? A: The book focuses on integrating logic, philosophy, linguistics, and computer science to study knowledge and its models. It explores how artificial intelligence and database design techniques can make knowledge explicit for computer systems.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is John Sowa, who brings his expertise in logic, philosophy, and computer science to this comprehensive study.
- Q: What topics are covered in the first three chapters? A: The first three chapters are dedicated to logic, ontology, and computable models of reality, laying the foundational concepts for the rest of the book.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Knowledge Representation is best suited for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in computer science, philosophy, and linguistics, particularly those with some background in artificial intelligence or programming.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is classified as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been previously owned but remains in a satisfactory state for reading and use.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 608 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, which is lightweight and flexible, making it easier to handle.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on August 17, 1999, making it a well-established resource in the field of knowledge representation.
- Q: Does the book contain any formalism or technical jargon? A: Yes, the text includes formalism, but each new idea is defined when first mentioned, and all formalism is either developed in the text or summarized in an appendix.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is a First Edition, which may be important for collectors or those looking for the original publication.