Introduction to Logic Programming and Open World Reasoning

Explore logic programming and open world reasoning in this comprehensive 57-minute video lecture. Delve into fundamental concepts using a simple propositional logic framework. Begin with an introduction to the module and the specific logic used throughout. Progress through key topics including logic programming, fixpoint operators, and the distinctions between open world and closed world reasoning. Examine the role of negation in logical systems and learn about inference techniques in open world reasoning. Conclude with a discussion on consistency in logical frameworks. Gain valuable insights into this exciting area of artificial intelligence and machine learning, originally part of an AI course from Arizona State University.

Module introduction
A simple logic used throughout the module
Logic Programming
Fixpoint operators
Open world vs. closed world reasoning
Negation
Inference in open world reasoning
Consistency