Zusammenfassung

Presenting first-order and propositional methods as well as implementation issues, this book provides a state-of-the-art introduction to the automation of logic. It focuses on superposition calculus and related rewriting techniques. It also covers decision procedures for certain theories and includes real-world applications. Along with the relevant theory, each chapter contains implementation methods, historical background, suggestions for further reading, and software. Supplemental materials and resources are provided on the book's website and a solutions manual is available for qualifying instructors.

Inhalt

Propositional Logic. First-Order Logic: Linear Arithmetic Structures. First-Order Logic: Ground Structures. First-Order Logic: Ground Structures with Theories. First-Order Logic: Free Structures. First-Order Logic: Free Structures with Theories.