Induction as nonmonotonic inference:

Abstract: "This paper introduces a novel approach to similarity-based inductive reasoning. Induction is defined as inference in a nonmonotonic logic; this approach contrasts with the classical approach that consists of adding formulae to a theory in order to deduce other formulae. We point out...

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Main Author: Helft, Nicolas (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Tokyo, Japan 1989
Series:Shin-Sedai-Konpyūta-Gijutsu-Kaihatsu-Kikō <Tōkyō>: ICOT technical memorandum 689
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Summary:Abstract: "This paper introduces a novel approach to similarity-based inductive reasoning. Induction is defined as inference in a nonmonotonic logic; this approach contrasts with the classical approach that consists of adding formulae to a theory in order to deduce other formulae. We point out problems arising in this setting and show how they are solved within our framework. Given a set of formulae [Delta], we define the set [Gamma] of inductive generalizations of [Delta], and derive several of its properties."
Physical Description:8 S.

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