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    Classic AI: search, logic & planning· book· 1980

    Principles of Artificial Intelligence

    Nilsson (first author) · 1980

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    DOI 10.1007/978-3-662-09438-9OpenAlex W2152475379

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    Why it matters

    Textbook defining classical search and problem solving.

    Condensed from the expert lists' notes.

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    First released
    1980 (from oracle lists)
    Citations
    4,061 citations, as counted by Semantic Scholar logoSemantic Scholar (non-commercial licence)
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    Editor's notes

    • Classed as book: Nils Nilsson's 1980 textbook. (AI draft (Claude), not yet reviewed, 2026-10-29)

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