I like that. It's widely used, avoids the relative entity implications
of Agent or Intention, and doesn't require explanations as to the extent
of its autonomy. (01)
The sub-types I have under this (and the main reason I needed it)
include organizations. So that's why Animate Thing didn't suggest
itself. Do you think it would work for that? The type I have here is
indended to be able to include organizations, human beings, software
agents, robots and animals. And Legal Entities. These are all things
which have the capability of being agents in relation to some process or
activity. (02)
Mike (03)
John F. Sowa wrote:
> Pat and Mike,
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> PC> In COSMO I use ‘IntentionalAgent’ to cover sentient animals
> > as well as machines that have decision-making capability.
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> MB> We use "Autonomous Thing" to cover the same meaning, though
> > some people questioned what it meant to be truly autonomous,
> > so maybe Intentional is better.
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> Linguists use the term 'animate', which includes all animals,
> including humans. I would generalize it to include robots,
> angels, and other natural, supernatural, artificial, and
> imaginary agents. That term has the advantage of traditional
> usage in linguistics and lexicography.
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