Reasoning about Rational Agents

The origins of the BDI model lie in the theory of human practical reasoning developed by the philosopher Michael Bratman (1987) in the mid-1980s. AI Magazine Volume 22 Number 4 (2001) ( AAAI) Among the three strands of BDI research, Reasoning about Rational Agents focuses almost exclusively on the logical foundations of the theory. "If you've heard about A-life but aren't quite sure what it is or where it's going, Grand's book is an excellent place to enter one of the more exciting areas of twenty-firstcentury science." Steve Grand showed us how to build a universe of evolving creatures, without the prevailing academic biases.This delightful book is a fresh and inspiring account of how to succeed in creating artificial life." Nevertheless, it continues to be an important, thriving research area that helps to crystallize some of the deepest questions in the field.