9: Logical Agents
Slides
- 09_LogicalAgents.pdf (title slide update on 28 Jan)
Contents
- A definition of knowledge-based agents as logical agents which apply inference to a knowledge base to derive new information and make decisions. An example, called the Wumpus World.
- A characterization of logics as formal systems consisting of syntax and semantics.
- A presentation of Propositional Logic.
Required Reading
R&N Sections 7.1–7.5 or NIE Chapter (6) "Logical Agents", Sections 1–5.
NOTE: The abbreviation R&N refers to :
“Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach” Third Edition, Russell R & Norvig P, Prentice Hall, 2010 (R&N).
The abbreviation NIE stands for the following edition of the same book:
“Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach” Third Edition, Pearson New International Edition, Russell R & Norvig P, Pearson, 2014.
Quiz: Logical Agents
These questions are designed to test your understanding of the course content in Lecture 8; doing this quiz does not contribute to your overall grade, but we can give some formative feedback. This quiz requires that you have gone through Lecture 8 and done the required reading. Some of the questions require a short text answer. You can ask for formative feedback from your tutor or on piazza.