Logical Dynamics of Information and Interaction
Logical Dynamics of Information and Interaction
This book develops a view of logic as a theory of information-driven agency and intelligent interaction between many agents - with conversation, argumentation and games as guiding examples. It provides one uniform account of dynamic logics for acts of inference, observation, questions and communication, that can handle both update of knowledge and revision of beliefs. It then extends the dynamic style of analysis to include changing preferences and goals, temporal processes, group action and strategic interaction in games. Throughout, the book develops a mathematical theory unifying all these systems, and positioning them at the interface of logic, philosophy, computer science and game theory. A series of further chapters explores repercussions of the 'dynamic stance' for these areas, as well as cognitive science.
- Fresh look at long-standing philosophical problems, providing new insight into logic and its applications
- Covers a broad range of themes including logic, philosophy, computer science, mathematics, linguistics, game theory and other fields
- Presents logic as a theory of information-driven rational agency and intelligent interaction, providing readers with information to understand the foundations of information in science and society
Reviews & endorsements
'Logical Dynamics [of Information and Interaction] is at the frontiers of applied logic. This is an essential book for any student of the subject, written by a master of the field.' Dov Gabbay, King's College London
'… this book is the best we can have for now as a great source for the research in the field of logical dynamics of information and interaction. It can be used as a handbook of DEL as well. I think the author has succeeded in demonstrating a new view of logic as a theory of information flow in the interaction of agents.' Yanjing Wang, Studia Logica
Product details
September 2011Hardback
9780521765794
386 pages
244 × 170 × 22 mm
0.81kg
147 b/w illus.
Available
Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. Logical dynamics, agency, and intelligent interaction
- 2. Epistemic logic and semantic information
- 3. Dynamic logic of public observation
- 4. Multi-agent dynamic-epistemic logic
- 5. Dynamics of inference and awareness
- 6. Questions and issue management
- 7. Soft information, correction, and belief change
- 8. An encounter with probability
- 9. Preference statics and dynamics
- 10. Decisions, actions, and games
- 11. Processes over time
- 12. Epistemic group structure and collective agency
- 13. Logical dynamics in philosophy
- 14. Computation as conversation
- 15. Rational dynamics in game theory
- 16. Meeting cognitive realities
- 17. Conclusion
- Bibliography.
