I would remind everyone that we are not trying to judge the quality or
usefulness of the ontology - we're trying to categorize what "kind" of ontology
something is. Thus, I would disagree with any of these suggested dimensions. (01)
(Having said that, the NCOR Ontology Evaluation Committee welcomes such
suggestions) (02)
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Dear Patrick, (04)
I agree that a simple linear scale is not appropriate. One of the questions I
have is what other dimensions are there? (05)
How about:
- number of objects in the ontology
- number of users of the ontology
- intended and actual types of usage (06)
as a few that might be relevant. (07)
Regards (08)
Matthew West
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>
> Greetings,
>
> I am concerned with the suggestions that it is possible to create a
> continuum along which to organize what are known as "ontologies" in
> one or more circles.
>
> At least unless we are willing to concede that the creation of such a
> continuum is itself an imposition of assumptions from an undisclosed
> ontology.
>
> I am sure there are those who would say that folksonomies are
> "missing"
> features that are present in "formal" ontologies. Perhaps, but
> folksonomies predate "formal" ontologies by several millenia and have
> proven robust enough for many purposes. If the goal is to represent
> the opinions of the many rather than the few, perhaps it is "formal"
> ontologies that "missing" features.
>
> I am not taking a position one way or the other. But, I do think it is
> important to realize that any attempt to construct a continuum is with
> an unstated choice of a winner before the the continuum is populated.
>
> Hope everyone is looking forward to a great weekend!
>
> Patrick
>
> --
> Patrick Durusau
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> Co-Editor, ISO 13250, Topic Maps -- Reference Model Member, Text
> Encoding Initiative Board of Directors, 2003-2005
>
> Topic Maps: Human, not artificial, intelligence at work!
>
>
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