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.
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