An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Can Computers Think?

Academic Press algorithm analog computer analysis answer applications approach approximate policies arithmetic artificial intelligence axioms Bellman BIBLIOGRAPHY AND COMMENTS bility calculus of variations chapter chess COMMENTS Section complex concept consider Control Processes criterion function deal dealer determine device difficulty digital computer discussed dynamic programming effect example experience fast storage feasible fifteen puzzle foregoing functional equation fuzzy human humor idea important instinct interesting involved large number learning levels lever logic machine mathe mathematical analysis mathematical problems mathematical theory mathematician matical means methods minimize minimum multistage decision process observe operation optimal policy paradox particular path patient pattern recognition play player possible precise preprogrammed probability distribution probability theory puter puzzles question reasonable simple simulation situations solve stochastic stochastic approximation structure talking techniques tion transformation uncertainty unknown variables W. V. O. Quine words York Zadeh