Computational Logic Logic Programming and Beyond 1st edition by Kakas, Sadri ISBN 3540439595 978-3540439592

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Possible Table of Contents for Computational Logic: Logic Programming and Beyond:

Preface

• Introduction to Computational Logic
• Overview of the Topics Covered in the Book
• The Evolution of Logic Programming and Its Applications

Chapter 1: Introduction to Computational Logic

• What is Computational Logic?
• The Role of Logic in Computer Science
• Historical Background and Development of Logic Programming
• Relation Between Logic and Computation

Chapter 2: Foundations of Logic Programming

• Syntax and Semantics of Logic Programming Languages
• Propositional Logic and Predicate Logic
• Horn Clauses and Their Significance
• Resolution and Unification in Logic Programming

Chapter 3: Computation and Logical Inference

• The Concept of Logical Inference
• The Role of Deductive Reasoning in Computation
• Implementing Inference Systems
• Propositional Logic and First-Order Logic in Computation

Chapter 4: Advanced Topics in Logic Programming

• Nonmonotonic Reasoning
• Modal and Temporal Logics
• Constraint Logic Programming
• Answer Set Programming (ASP)
• Logic Programming with Higher-Order Logic

Chapter 5: Beyond Classical Logic Programming

• Logic-Based Formalisms Beyond Classical Logic
• Intuitionistic Logic, Linear Logic, and Other Alternatives
• Probabilistic and Fuzzy Logic in Computational Models
• Applications of Non-Classical Logic Programming

Chapter 6: Applications of Logic Programming

• Expert Systems and Knowledge Representation
• Database Systems and Query Languages
• Artificial Intelligence and Problem Solving
• Natural Language Processing and Understanding

Chapter 7: Declarative Programming Paradigms

• Overview of Declarative Programming
• Logic Programming vs. Functional Programming
• The Role of Constraints in Declarative Languages
• Integration of Logic and Functional Programming

Chapter 8: Verification, Testing, and Optimization in Logic Programming

• Techniques for Verifying Logical Programs
• Optimization of Logic Programs
• Debugging and Error Detection in Logic Programming
• Formal Methods in Verification

Chapter 9: Future Directions and Challenges

• The Future of Logic Programming in Computing
• Integration of Logic with Machine Learning and AI
• The Role of Logic in Quantum Computing
• Challenges and Open Problems in Computational Logic

Appendices

• Key Mathematical Concepts in Logic Programming
• Resources and Further Reading
• Glossary of Terms in Logic Programming

Index