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Re: [ontolog-forum] Next steps in using ontologies as standards

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From: Matthew West <dr.matthew.west@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:04:33 -0000
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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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