Re: [ontology-summit] Ontology Framework Draft Statement for theOntology

["Azamat Abdoullaev" <abdoul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I found the draft Framework as a well written and smooth document, where its authors put a lot of effort and experience, what should be recognized with gratitude.

But I also can  see why John and some other raising serious objections to the proposal; for as the guidlines for the framework, it has several serious  defects, specifically, in defining of the subject and in setting the kinds of ontology. 

 

I suggest to find a way and consider a kind of definition not isolating computing ontology from the mainstream as something odd and extraordinary, out of the blue sky. It is plain that there are fundamental ontology, a universal account of reality, and applied ontologies, where the computing ontology belongs in.

 

So, in its inherent nature, computing ontology is also about modeling reality or the world. Suggest to look at this definition:

 

Computing ontology is a formal representation of reality and its domains, levels, and complex entities and is used to formulate computable models, causal algorithms, and reasoning strategies about the world, its parts and aspects.

 

Second, if to use a semiotic perspective, there must be three dimensions at least:

1. Syntactic (ontology as a consistent symbolism of realities, where all sorts of 'semantic web' ontologies with formal languages might be included);

2. Semantic (ontology as a common code of meanings and rules);

3. Pragmatic  (ontology as smart artifacts, artificial cognitive systems, and intelligent applications)

 

Azamat Abdoullaev

EIS Encyclopedic Intelligent Systems LTD

Cyprus, Russia

http://www.eis.com.cy

 

----- Original Message -----

From: "Peter Yim" <peter.yim@xxxxxxxx>

To: "Ontology Summit 2007 Forum" <ontology-summit@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 4:03 AM

Subject: Re: [ontology-summit] Ontology Framework Draft Statement for theOntology Summit

>I have posted the draft Framework document to the wiki at:
> 
> http://ontolog.cim3.net/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?OntologySummit2007_FrameworksForConsideration
> 
> As Leo mentioned, your input regarding the 
"Framework" are welcome.
> Please post them to the wiki under:
> 
http://ontolog.cim3.net/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?OntologySummit2007_FrameworksForConsideration#nid10E8
> or by responding to this thread.
> 
> 
Regards.  =ppy
> --
> 
> 
> On 4/19/07 3:18 PM EDT, 
Obrst, Leo J. <lobrst@xxxxxxxxx> 
wrote:
>>
>>
>> All,
>>
>> Here is 
our draft statement about the Ontology Framework. We invite you to
>> 
consider and discuss this -- now and in next week's sessions. We intend 
this
>> to be an inclusive characterization of what an ontology is. 
Inclusive:
>> meaning that we invite you to consider where you and your 
community is with
>> respect to these dimensions. If you have concerns 
or issues, restatements or
>> elaborations, please let us know now and 
next week. This will shortly be
>> posted on the Framework Wiki 
page:
>> http://ontolog.cim3.net/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?OntologySummit2007_FrameworksForConsideration.
>>
>> Thanks much,
>>
>> 
Tom Gruber, Michael Gruninger, Pat Hayes, Deborah McGuinness, Leo 
Obrst
>>  
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