Principles of Artificial Intelligence

Focusing on fundamental concepts rather than specific applications, this book explores the core ideas that underpin various areas of Artificial Intelligence. It emphasizes computational concepts, data structures, operations, and control strategies, highlighting the significance of generalized production systems and predicate calculus. Developed from seminars at Stanford and the University of Massachusetts, the text builds on previous discussions while introducing new topics like rule-based systems and structured-object representations, offering a deeper understanding of AI's foundational principles.