Dear Paola, (01)
Let me try a slightly different tack to Chris on this. (02)
> > A less simple answer would have to do with the relationship between
> logic
> > (inference) and ontology. Traditionally logic studies inference and
> ontology
> > existence. (I realise that in CS ontology (or as Pat called it WC3
> ontology)
> > inference plays a big part.)
> >
>
> it strikes me that you write this as I am working on it
> (its either echelon, or colletive consciouness, or both)
>
> however, I cannot see the sharp distinction between the two, cause
> ontology (existence) includes logic in its axioms
> therefore I am lead to conclude that logic is part of ontology
>
> if we consider axioms (and constraints) necessary to inference
> then the two are dependent
>
> isnt that so? (03)
[MW] There are alternatives to logic as ways to express ontologies, Category
Theory is the most obvious alternative. So logic does not need to be a part
of an ontology. (04)
However, I also agree with Chris, that logic or category theory is a means
of expressing an ontology, rather than being part of it. (05)
Regards (06)
Matthew West
http://www.matthew-west.org.uk/ (07)
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