Reflections on Logic Programming and Nonmonotonic Reasoning

International Conference on Logic Programming and Nonmonotonic Reasoning, Keynote address, May 14, 2007

Jack Minker

Department of Computer Science and
Institute for Advanced Computer Studies
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742

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Abstract

I discuss highlights of the fields of logic programming (LP) and nonmonotonic reasoning (NMR) starting with McCarthy's seminal work up to 2007. How these fields developed and relate to one another are described. The major theoretical developments, system implementations and applications are discussed. An assessment is provided of the field and future directions are noted.