Theory and Applications of Ontology: Computer Applications (Paperback, 2010 ed.)

Ontology was once understood to be the philosophical inquiry into the structure of reality: the analysis and categorization of 'what there is'. Recently, however, a field called 'ontology' has become part of the rapidly growing research industry in information technology. The two fields have more in common than just their name. Theory and Applications of Ontology is a two-volume anthology that aims to further an informed discussion about the relationship between ontology in philosophy and ontology in information technology. It fills an important lacuna in cutting-edge research on ontology in both fields, supplying stage-setting overview articles on history and method, presenting directions of current research in either field, and highlighting areas of productive interdisciplinary contact. Theory and Applications of Ontology: Computer Applications presents ontology in ways that philosophers are not likely to find elsewhere. The volume offers an overview of current research in ontology, distinguishing basic conceptual issues, domain applications, general frameworks, and mathematical formalisms. It introduces the reader to current research on frameworks and applications in information technology in ways that are sure to invite reflection and constructive responses from ontologists in philosophy.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Release date:	October 2014
First published:	2010
Editors:	Roberto Poli • Michael Healy • Achilles Kameas
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	576
Edition:	2010 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-9400793668
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Metaphysics & ontology Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > Databases > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Metaphysics & ontology
LSN:	9400793669
Barcode:	9789400793668

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