John, (01)
Comments below. (02)
Thanks,
Leo (03)
Leo
> However, semantics may also obscure the ontological analysis
> because we do catch on the ways to refer and not necessarily
> the referents. (04)
John:
I think you meant "semantic notations" rather than semantics.
In any case, I agree that many people confuse semantics with some
particular notation. I also agree that *every notation*, including
NLs can cause that kind of confusion. That's why it's important
to learn more than one NL. (05)
My recommendation is to learn *multiple* notations and practice
translating from one to the other. The patterns that remain
invariant through all the translations are far more fundamental
than the quirks of any particular version. (06)
[Leo: ] No, John, that is NOT what I meant. It is NOT about "semantic
notations". Instead it is ABOUT "semantic analysis". Semantic analysis is NOT
the same as ontological analysis. So I meant what I said. Don't confuse
semantics with ontology: they are distinct, though they obviously influence
each other. (07)
By the way, I had moved this to the more general [ontology-forum] list in my
reply. (08)
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