Inclui referências bibliográficas (p. 296-302) e índice.

Introdução - 1. Lógica no subterrâneo. A psicologia da lógica. A raposa e o corvo. Busca- 5. Negação como fracasso- 6. Como se tornar um cidadão britânico, 7 anos. O piolho e o explorador de Marte. Metas de manutenção como a força motriz da vida- 9. O significado da vida: 10. Sequestro: 11. O dilema do prisioneiro: 12. Motivações importam- 13. O mundo em mudança, 14. Lógica e objetos, 15. Bicondicionais, 16. Lógica computacional e a tarefa de seleção- 17. Meta-lógica- Conclusões do livro.

The practical benefits of computational logic need not be limited to mathematics and computing. As this book shows, ordinary people in their everyday lives can profit from the recent advances that have been developed for artificial intelligence. The book draws upon related developments in various fields from philosophy to psychology and law. It pays special attention to the integration of logic with decision theory, and the use of logic to improve the clarity and coherence of communication in natural languages such as English. This book is essential reading for teachers and researchers who may be out of touch with the latest developments in computational logic. It will also be useful in any undergraduate course that teaches practical thinking, problem solving or communication skills. Its informal presentation makes the book accessible to readers from any background, but optional, more formal, chapters are also included for those who are more technically oriented.