Computational Semantics with Functional Programming Jan van Eijck and Christina Unger’s book is an English-language textbook that focuses on computational semantics and functional programming. This book is intended for students and professionals who want to understand how meaning in natural language can be computed using functional programming.
The book covers the process of how you can compute meaning by combining the meanings of individual words. It uses the programming language Haskell to explain both denotational meaning (where meaning comes from truth conditions in situations) and operational meaning (where meaning functions as an instruction for cognitive actions).
This text provides a thorough introduction to computational semantics and shows how to compute meaning using functional programming concepts. With attention to recent developments in logic, it is valuable for students in linguistics, logic, philosophy, and functional programming who want to discover practical applications of these fields.
In terms of content, the book aligns with topics such as functional programming, computers/programming, and professional applications within computing.