Knowledge in formation: a computational theory of interpretation

Humans have an extraordinary capability to combine different types of information in a single meaningful interpretation. The quickness with which interpretation processes evolve suggests the existence of a uniform procedure for all domains. In this book the authors suggest that such a procedure can be found. They concentrate on the introduction of a theory of interpretation, and they define a model that enables a meaningful representation of knowledge, based on adynamic view of information and a cognitive model of human information processing. á . The book consists of three parts. The first part focuses on the properties of signs and sign interpretation; in the second part the authors introduce a model that complies with the conditions for sign processing set by the first part; and in the third part they examine applications of their model in the domain of logic, natural language, reasoning and mathematics. Finally they show how these domains pop up as perspectives in an overall model of knowledgerepresentation. á . The reader is assumed to have some interest in human information processing and knowledge modeling. Natural language is considered in the obvious sense, familiarity with linguistic theories is not required. Sign theoretical concepts are restricted to a manageable subset, which is introducedgently. Finally, some familiarity with basic concepts of propositional and syllogistic logic may be useful. á. Book introduces many original ideas. Significant contribution to the field. The first attempt to establish a rigorous Peircean approach to knowledge representation. INDICE: Signs and Sign Interpretation. From Signs to Interpretants. A Semiotic Account of Interpretation Processes. A World of Signs. Perception and Cognition. Language Signs. Reasoning Signs.

• ISBN: 978-3-642-17088-1
• Editorial: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 220
• Fecha Publicación: 15/02/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés