taylor@hplabsc.UUCP (Dave Taylor) (07/11/86)
This article is from tgt@cbosgd.ATT.COM (Timothy G. Thompson)
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CALL FOR PAPERS
1986 Ohio University Interdisciplinary Conference On Inference
Oct. 9 - 11, 1986
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
TUTORIALS
Tutorials in Computer Science, Linguistics, Mathematics,
Philosophy, Psychology
Lead Tutorial: John Corcoran, Suny at Buffalo, Concepts and
Principles of 2nd Order Reasoning
PAPERS
We invite original, unpublished papers dealing with inference
(modes, mechanisms, processes, paradigms, contexts, engines) as
it impacts or involves research in computer science, linguistics,
mathematics, philosophy, and psychology. Papers on 2nd order
reasoning are encouraged. The following are topic suggestions:
COMPUTER SCIENCE: Inference Strategies, Inference Engines, Search
Strategies, Alternative AI Languages (LISP vs. PROLOG,
SNOBOL, ICON, etc.), Inference Paradigms, Scruffies vs.
Neats, Scenario Logic, Fuzzy Logic;
SPECIAL TOPIC: 2nd Order Logic Engines.
LINGUISTICS: Inference in Natural Language Processing (Parsing,
Knowledge Organization, Ambiguity); Application (Machine
Aided Translation, Natural Language Interface, Intelligent
Computer Assisted Instruction); Speech Recognition and
Speech Production.
MATHEMATICS: 2nd Order Logic vs. Set Theory, Fuzzy Set Theory,
Non-Standard Models, Forcing, Large Cardinals, Lambda
Calculus, Non-Effective Proof Procedures, Semantics of 2nd
Order Logic, The History of the Role of Inference in
Mathematics.
PHILOSOPHY: Inference Forms in Science (Probabilistic, Bayesian,
Aesthetic, Deductive-Nomological), In Ethics (Facts to
Values, Moral Theory to Applied Ethics), In Aesthetics
(Non-aesthetic to Aesthetic Descriptions, Contextual
Understanding of Fictional Narrative), In Philosophy
of Religion (Existence Arguments, Evidence for the
Efficacy of Prayer, Hermeneutics);
SPECIAL TOPIC: 2nd Order Logic vs. Quine
PSYCHOLOGY: Inference in Language Comprehension, Semantic Memory,
Reasoning, Problem Solving, Decision Making and
Judgement.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION:
Please submit 3 copies of a one-to-two page anonymous
abstract, along with a 3 by 5 card with your name, affiliation,
address, and phone number. Presentations may range from
12 to 40 minutes plus a discussion period.
The conference-tutorial fee is $30 and includes a volume of
selected papers from the conference.
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF ABSTRACTS: August 6, 1986.
Notification of acceptance will be sent by September 1, 1986.
SEND SUBMISSIONS TO: OUIC 86
Dept. Name (e.g., Psychology)
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio 45701