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Chapter 5: Propositions and Inference

Chapter 5: Propositions and Inference

pp. 177-230

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, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, , University of British Columbia, Vancouver
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Summary

This chapter considers simple forms of reasoning in terms of propositions – statements that can be true or false. Some reasoning includes model finding, finding logical consequences, and various forms of hypothetical reasoning. Semantics forms the foundations of specification of facts, reasoning, and debugging.

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