Fuzzy logic and mathematics: a historical perspective

The term 'fuzzy logic' (FL), as it is understood in this book, stands for all aspects of representing and manipulating knowledge based on the rejection of the most fundamental principle of classical logic: the principle of bivalence. According to this principle, each declarative sentence i...

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Main Authors: Bělohlávek, Radim (Author), Dauben, Joseph Warren 1944- (Author), Klir, George J. 1932- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Oxford University Press 2017
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Summary:The term 'fuzzy logic' (FL), as it is understood in this book, stands for all aspects of representing and manipulating knowledge based on the rejection of the most fundamental principle of classical logic: the principle of bivalence. According to this principle, each declarative sentence is required to be either true or false. In fuzzy logic, these classical truth values are not abandoned. However, additional, intermediary truth values between true and false are allowed, which are interpreted as degrees of truth. This opens a new way of thinking-thinking in terms of degrees rather than absolutes
Item Description:Previously issued in print: 2017
ISBN:9780190200039
DOI:10.1093/oso/9780190200015.001.0001

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