A must read - The History of a revolutionary technology , 29 Dec 2006

"Imagine a technology so revolutionary that it gives computers the ability to make decisions more like human beings"

This is a book about the history of this technology, but be aware this is not an academic, scientific or engineering book.

An excellent reading if you like to know a little bit about the behind the scenes, the lives, and stories that surround the development of this fascinating technology. Fuzzy logic is a technology so great, that in my opinion, it single handed advanced the science of artificial intelligence, in a way that it wouldn't have been possible without the concepts that support Fuzzy Logic.

As Earl Cox Said: "If you are curious about fuzzy logic, buy this book. If you are working with fuzzy logic, buy this book. If you have never heard about fuzzy logic, buy this book....The Rosetta Stone of fuzzy logic".

Again,...be aware....this is not an academic, scientific or engineering book about mathematics or logics. Its just a Hot science book about the history of Fuzzy Logic.

Great intro to Fuzzy Logic, 10 Jun 1998
This was the first fuzzy book I read. Just picked it up randomly, wondering what fuzzy is all about. It's easy to understand, non-technical, and very enlightening. If you are curious about fuzzy logic, or want to explore what could result in a major step forward in machine "intellegence" check out this book. I only gave it an 8 (not 10) because Kosko's "Fuzzy Thinking" is the best I've read. This book is not on the same level, but still very good.

A must read - The History of a revolutionary technology , 29 Dec 2006

"Imagine a technology so revolutionary that it gives computers the ability to make decisions more like human beings"

This is a book about the history of this technology, but be aware this is not an academic, scientific or engineering book.

An excellent reading if you like to know a little bit about the behind the scenes, the lives, and stories that surround the development of this fascinating technology. Fuzzy logic is a technology so great, that in my opinion, it single handed advanced the science of artificial intelligence, in a way that it wouldn't have been possible without the concepts that support Fuzzy Logic.

As Earl Cox Said: "If you are curious about fuzzy logic, buy this book. If you are working with fuzzy logic, buy this book. If you have never heard about fuzzy logic, buy this book....The Rosetta Stone of fuzzy logic".

Again,...be aware....this is not an academic, scientific or engineering book about mathematics or logics. Its just a Hot science book about the history of Fuzzy Logic.

Great intro to Fuzzy Logic, 10 Jun 1998
This was the first fuzzy book I read. Just picked it up randomly, wondering what fuzzy is all about. It's easy to understand, non-technical, and very enlightening. If you are curious about fuzzy logic, or want to explore what could result in a major step forward in machine "intellegence" check out this book. I only gave it an 8 (not 10) because Kosko's "Fuzzy Thinking" is the best I've read. This book is not on the same level, but still very good.

A fascinating and stimulating introduction to Fuzzy Logic, 15 Jan 2002
Until I encountered this book I had know idea what fuzzy logic was. I believe the book has been written, primarily, for those who have little or know knowledge of fuzzy logic.

I found the book to be fascinating and stimulating introduction and I would recommend it to anyone who is ignorant of the subject. I would also recommend to those who have an interest in philosophy, Buddhism and science.

When I read the book it caused dramatic paradigm shifts and it altered my who view of the world. I am no expert on the subject of fuzzy logic, so I cannot comfortably recommend it to any one who has any more than a vaguest notion of this fascinating subject, since it is unlikely they will find it as stimulating and enlightening as I.

Does Science really work like this?, 26 Apr 2001
I enjoyed this book not because it was a very precise description of fuzzy logic but because it gives an insiders view of how science works. I am afraid that the backstabbing and irrational maligning that the author describes actually does take place, and it definately hinders the search for the truth. Most of the other reviewers seem to demand a very precise account. If you want that read a journal paper, however reading one man's rant can be enlightening. The gossip and bitching is part and parcel of science and this book contributes to this in no small way.

10% useful, 90% whining, 07 Jan 2000
Islands of useful semantic content float in a sea of complaints. Ommmm.

When a Zen student goes around shouting about how Zen aware he is, one says that he 'Stinks of Zen'. Well, Bart stinks of fuzzy logic. I suppose there is a fine line between relating the struggle for acceptance that fuzzy logic has gone through in an interesting way and coming across as a moaning minnie.

If you can get through the navel gazing, there is a good introduction to fuzzy logic which is a fascinating and useful subject well worthy of study.

A surplus of whining over substance., 12 Sep 1999
Fuzzy logic is an important new branch of science which will have an increasing effect on all of our lives. Ben Kosko spoils what could have been a fascinating study of subject by spending too much time talking about Buddhist philosophy, criticising academic establishments for not funding his research and branding other branches of science as fundamentally flawed because they have not needed to use his beloved fuzzy logic.

When he finally gets round to it, he explains the basics of fuzzy logic clearly. The examples of fuzzy controls systems that he discusses are well suited to illustrate the basics of the subject but are too trivial to be the only detailed examples given. A discussion of more complex systems would have been welcome.

If you only have time to read one book about fuzzy logic forget this one.

Grossly innacurate, 05 Sep 1999
Kosko tries to champion a form of thinking, but does so in a way that itself is vague, and displaying little understanding of issues surrounding MVL. More fun reading a fuzzy logic textbook.

A must read - The History of a revolutionary technology , 29 Dec 2006

"Imagine a technology so revolutionary that it gives computers the ability to make decisions more like human beings"

This is a book about the history of this technology, but be aware this is not an academic, scientific or engineering book.

An excellent reading if you like to know a little bit about the behind the scenes, the lives, and stories that surround the development of this fascinating technology. Fuzzy logic is a technology so great, that in my opinion, it single handed advanced the science of artificial intelligence, in a way that it wouldn't have been possible without the concepts that support Fuzzy Logic.

As Earl Cox Said: "If you are curious about fuzzy logic, buy this book. If you are working with fuzzy logic, buy this book. If you have never heard about fuzzy logic, buy this book....The Rosetta Stone of fuzzy logic".

Again,...be aware....this is not an academic, scientific or engineering book about mathematics or logics. Its just a Hot science book about the history of Fuzzy Logic.

Great intro to Fuzzy Logic, 10 Jun 1998
This was the first fuzzy book I read. Just picked it up randomly, wondering what fuzzy is all about. It's easy to understand, non-technical, and very enlightening. If you are curious about fuzzy logic, or want to explore what could result in a major step forward in machine "intellegence" check out this book. I only gave it an 8 (not 10) because Kosko's "Fuzzy Thinking" is the best I've read. This book is not on the same level, but still very good.

A fascinating and stimulating introduction to Fuzzy Logic, 15 Jan 2002
Until I encountered this book I had know idea what fuzzy logic was. I believe the book has been written, primarily, for those who have little or know knowledge of fuzzy logic.

I found the book to be fascinating and stimulating introduction and I would recommend it to anyone who is ignorant of the subject. I would also recommend to those who have an interest in philosophy, Buddhism and science.

When I read the book it caused dramatic paradigm shifts and it altered my who view of the world. I am no expert on the subject of fuzzy logic, so I cannot comfortably recommend it to any one who has any more than a vaguest notion of this fascinating subject, since it is unlikely they will find it as stimulating and enlightening as I.

Does Science really work like this?, 26 Apr 2001
I enjoyed this book not because it was a very precise description of fuzzy logic but because it gives an insiders view of how science works. I am afraid that the backstabbing and irrational maligning that the author describes actually does take place, and it definately hinders the search for the truth. Most of the other reviewers seem to demand a very precise account. If you want that read a journal paper, however reading one man's rant can be enlightening. The gossip and bitching is part and parcel of science and this book contributes to this in no small way.

10% useful, 90% whining, 07 Jan 2000
Islands of useful semantic content float in a sea of complaints. Ommmm.

When a Zen student goes around shouting about how Zen aware he is, one says that he 'Stinks of Zen'. Well, Bart stinks of fuzzy logic. I suppose there is a fine line between relating the struggle for acceptance that fuzzy logic has gone through in an interesting way and coming across as a moaning minnie.

If you can get through the navel gazing, there is a good introduction to fuzzy logic which is a fascinating and useful subject well worthy of study.

A surplus of whining over substance., 12 Sep 1999
Fuzzy logic is an important new branch of science which will have an increasing effect on all of our lives. Ben Kosko spoils what could have been a fascinating study of subject by spending too much time talking about Buddhist philosophy, criticising academic establishments for not funding his research and branding other branches of science as fundamentally flawed because they have not needed to use his beloved fuzzy logic.

When he finally gets round to it, he explains the basics of fuzzy logic clearly. The examples of fuzzy controls systems that he discusses are well suited to illustrate the basics of the subject but are too trivial to be the only detailed examples given. A discussion of more complex systems would have been welcome.

If you only have time to read one book about fuzzy logic forget this one.

Grossly innacurate, 05 Sep 1999
Kosko tries to champion a form of thinking, but does so in a way that itself is vague, and displaying little understanding of issues surrounding MVL. More fun reading a fuzzy logic textbook.

Good introduction..., 06 Oct 2003
In terms of the aims of the book (as an introductory text) it was informative, and does lay the foundation for further investigation and learning. The book is filled with a mixture of diagrams and illustrative cartoons to aid the reader in their understanding, and this does give some personality to a rather dry subject.

However the language is clearly translated from what I imagine is the original Japanese text, and has some 'interesting' elements. If you can get over this, and I personally enjoyed it by the end of the book, then I would recommend it.

A must read - The History of a revolutionary technology , 29 Dec 2006

"Imagine a technology so revolutionary that it gives computers the ability to make decisions more like human beings"

This is a book about the history of this technology, but be aware this is not an academic, scientific or engineering book.

An excellent reading if you like to know a little bit about the behind the scenes, the lives, and stories that surround the development of this fascinating technology. Fuzzy logic is a technology so great, that in my opinion, it single handed advanced the science of artificial intelligence, in a way that it wouldn't have been possible without the concepts that support Fuzzy Logic.

As Earl Cox Said: "If you are curious about fuzzy logic, buy this book. If you are working with fuzzy logic, buy this book. If you have never heard about fuzzy logic, buy this book....The Rosetta Stone of fuzzy logic".

Again,...be aware....this is not an academic, scientific or engineering book about mathematics or logics. Its just a Hot science book about the history of Fuzzy Logic.

Great intro to Fuzzy Logic, 10 Jun 1998
This was the first fuzzy book I read. Just picked it up randomly, wondering what fuzzy is all about. It's easy to understand, non-technical, and very enlightening. If you are curious about fuzzy logic, or want to explore what could result in a major step forward in machine "intellegence" check out this book. I only gave it an 8 (not 10) because Kosko's "Fuzzy Thinking" is the best I've read. This book is not on the same level, but still very good.

A fascinating and stimulating introduction to Fuzzy Logic, 15 Jan 2002
Until I encountered this book I had know idea what fuzzy logic was. I believe the book has been written, primarily, for those who have little or know knowledge of fuzzy logic.

I found the book to be fascinating and stimulating introduction and I would recommend it to anyone who is ignorant of the subject. I would also recommend to those who have an interest in philosophy, Buddhism and science.

When I read the book it caused dramatic paradigm shifts and it altered my who view of the world. I am no expert on the subject of fuzzy logic, so I cannot comfortably recommend it to any one who has any more than a vaguest notion of this fascinating subject, since it is unlikely they will find it as stimulating and enlightening as I.

Does Science really work like this?, 26 Apr 2001
I enjoyed this book not because it was a very precise description of fuzzy logic but because it gives an insiders view of how science works. I am afraid that the backstabbing and irrational maligning that the author describes actually does take place, and it definately hinders the search for the truth. Most of the other reviewers seem to demand a very precise account. If you want that read a journal paper, however reading one man's rant can be enlightening. The gossip and bitching is part and parcel of science and this book contributes to this in no small way.

10% useful, 90% whining, 07 Jan 2000
Islands of useful semantic content float in a sea of complaints. Ommmm.

When a Zen student goes around shouting about how Zen aware he is, one says that he 'Stinks of Zen'. Well, Bart stinks of fuzzy logic. I suppose there is a fine line between relating the struggle for acceptance that fuzzy logic has gone through in an interesting way and coming across as a moaning minnie.

If you can get through the navel gazing, there is a good introduction to fuzzy logic which is a fascinating and useful subject well worthy of study.

A surplus of whining over substance., 12 Sep 1999
Fuzzy logic is an important new branch of science which will have an increasing effect on all of our lives. Ben Kosko spoils what could have been a fascinating study of subject by spending too much time talking about Buddhist philosophy, criticising academic establishments for not funding his research and branding other branches of science as fundamentally flawed because they have not needed to use his beloved fuzzy logic.

When he finally gets round to it, he explains the basics of fuzzy logic clearly. The examples of fuzzy controls systems that he discusses are well suited to illustrate the basics of the subject but are too trivial to be the only detailed examples given. A discussion of more complex systems would have been welcome.

If you only have time to read one book about fuzzy logic forget this one.

Grossly innacurate, 05 Sep 1999
Kosko tries to champion a form of thinking, but does so in a way that itself is vague, and displaying little understanding of issues surrounding MVL. More fun reading a fuzzy logic textbook.

Good introduction..., 06 Oct 2003
In terms of the aims of the book (as an introductory text) it was informative, and does lay the foundation for further investigation and learning. The book is filled with a mixture of diagrams and illustrative cartoons to aid the reader in their understanding, and this does give some personality to a rather dry subject.

However the language is clearly translated from what I imagine is the original Japanese text, and has some 'interesting' elements. If you can get over this, and I personally enjoyed it by the end of the book, then I would recommend it.

The simplest way of presentation made this book useful., 31 Mar 1999
I enjoyed reading this book especially for its simplicity and wide coverage. I recommended it to many of my students and colleagues, for having a deep understanding of the subject in an informal but systemetic approach.

A basic (but expensive) text for grasping Fuzzy Logic ideas, 30 Mar 1999
This book can serve as a starting point for doing fuzzy logic. It lacks the rigorous mathematical development of Klir's texts, and the broader contextual overview (with math) of Kosko's texts but after reading it the student can begin doing some fuzzy logic work. The problem is that it without the more rigorous backgrounds provided by other more advanced works the student can stumble into using fuzzy reasoning incorrectly. I would recommend it to undergraduates, and people who want to use it to clarify stuff from other more theoretical sources, but advise using caution in taking it at face value. I do know that Louisiana Tech uses it as a starting point for some of their undergraduate students

A must read - The History of a revolutionary technology , 29 Dec 2006

"Imagine a technology so revolutionary that it gives computers the ability to make decisions more like human beings"

This is a book about the history of this technology, but be aware this is not an academic, scientific or engineering book.

An excellent reading if you like to know a little bit about the behind the scenes, the lives, and stories that surround the development of this fascinating technology. Fuzzy logic is a technology so great, that in my opinion, it single handed advanced the science of artificial intelligence, in a way that it wouldn't have been possible without the concepts that support Fuzzy Logic.

As Earl Cox Said: "If you are curious about fuzzy logic, buy this book. If you are working with fuzzy logic, buy this book. If you have never heard about fuzzy logic, buy this book....The Rosetta Stone of fuzzy logic".

Again,...be aware....this is not an academic, scientific or engineering book about mathematics or logics. Its just a Hot science book about the history of Fuzzy Logic.

Great intro to Fuzzy Logic, 10 Jun 1998
This was the first fuzzy book I read. Just picked it up randomly, wondering what fuzzy is all about. It's easy to understand, non-technical, and very enlightening. If you are curious about fuzzy logic, or want to explore what could result in a major step forward in machine "intellegence" check out this book. I only gave it an 8 (not 10) because Kosko's "Fuzzy Thinking" is the best I've read. This book is not on the same level, but still very good.

A fascinating and stimulating introduction to Fuzzy Logic, 15 Jan 2002
Until I encountered this book I had know idea what fuzzy logic was. I believe the book has been written, primarily, for those who have little or know knowledge of fuzzy logic.

I found the book to be fascinating and stimulating introduction and I would recommend it to anyone who is ignorant of the subject. I would also recommend to those who have an interest in philosophy, Buddhism and science.

When I read the book it caused dramatic paradigm shifts and it altered my who view of the world. I am no expert on the subject of fuzzy logic, so I cannot comfortably recommend it to any one who has any more than a vaguest notion of this fascinating subject, since it is unlikely they will find it as stimulating and enlightening as I.

Does Science really work like this?, 26 Apr 2001
I enjoyed this book not because it was a very precise description of fuzzy logic but because it gives an insiders view of how science works. I am afraid that the backstabbing and irrational maligning that the author describes actually does take place, and it definately hinders the search for the truth. Most of the other reviewers seem to demand a very precise account. If you want that read a journal paper, however reading one man's rant can be enlightening. The gossip and bitching is part and parcel of science and this book contributes to this in no small way.

10% useful, 90% whining, 07 Jan 2000
Islands of useful semantic content float in a sea of complaints. Ommmm.

When a Zen student goes around shouting about how Zen aware he is, one says that he 'Stinks of Zen'. Well, Bart stinks of fuzzy logic. I suppose there is a fine line between relating the struggle for acceptance that fuzzy logic has gone through in an interesting way and coming across as a moaning minnie.

If you can get through the navel gazing, there is a good introduction to fuzzy logic which is a fascinating and useful subject well worthy of study.

A surplus of whining over substance., 12 Sep 1999
Fuzzy logic is an important new branch of science which will have an increasing effect on all of our lives. Ben Kosko spoils what could have been a fascinating study of subject by spending too much time talking about Buddhist philosophy, criticising academic establishments for not funding his research and branding other branches of science as fundamentally flawed because they have not needed to use his beloved fuzzy logic.

When he finally gets round to it, he explains the basics of fuzzy logic clearly. The examples of fuzzy controls systems that he discusses are well suited to illustrate the basics of the subject but are too trivial to be the only detailed examples given. A discussion of more complex systems would have been welcome.

If you only have time to read one book about fuzzy logic forget this one.

Grossly innacurate, 05 Sep 1999
Kosko tries to champion a form of thinking, but does so in a way that itself is vague, and displaying little understanding of issues surrounding MVL. More fun reading a fuzzy logic textbook.

Good introduction..., 06 Oct 2003
In terms of the aims of the book (as an introductory text) it was informative, and does lay the foundation for further investigation and learning. The book is filled with a mixture of diagrams and illustrative cartoons to aid the reader in their understanding, and this does give some personality to a rather dry subject.

However the language is clearly translated from what I imagine is the original Japanese text, and has some 'interesting' elements. If you can get over this, and I personally enjoyed it by the end of the book, then I would recommend it.

The simplest way of presentation made this book useful., 31 Mar 1999
I enjoyed reading this book especially for its simplicity and wide coverage. I recommended it to many of my students and colleagues, for having a deep understanding of the subject in an informal but systemetic approach.

A basic (but expensive) text for grasping Fuzzy Logic ideas, 30 Mar 1999
This book can serve as a starting point for doing fuzzy logic. It lacks the rigorous mathematical development of Klir's texts, and the broader contextual overview (with math) of Kosko's texts but after reading it the student can begin doing some fuzzy logic work. The problem is that it without the more rigorous backgrounds provided by other more advanced works the student can stumble into using fuzzy reasoning incorrectly. I would recommend it to undergraduates, and people who want to use it to clarify stuff from other more theoretical sources, but advise using caution in taking it at face value. I do know that Louisiana Tech uses it as a starting point for some of their undergraduate students

Excellent starting point, 29 Dec 2006

This book gives you an excellent introduction to Fuzzy Logic Concepts, Reasoning and Applications.

I am a Practitioner of Industrial Process Control, and was looking for a book to learn about Fuzzy Logic. The book did it in a simple way, with many examples and explanation for every topic to make even easier my introduction to this area.