Dear Chris, (01)
I agree. The diagram does need a semantics (a description of how to read
the diagram - often called a key). But I'm sure you realise I'm trying
to make a slightly broader point. (02)
Regards (03)
Matthew (04)
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> On Mar 3, 2006, at 8:27 AM, West, Matthew R SIPC-DFD/321 wrote:
>
> > The diagram IS an ontology (symbols standing in relation to one
> > another that make a number of sentences).
>
> Not without a semantics that tells you precisely and systematically
> how to interpret the basic diagrammatic elements and how to
> interpret
> complex diagrams recursively in terms of their simple parts.
> Without
> a semantics for the language of your diagrams, a diagram is
> meaningless marks on paper or a computer screen.
>
> > What's more I don't need a computer (or understand FOL) to tell me
> > what it means.
>
> Right, you need a *semantics* to do that! (Actually, maybe
> YOU don't
> need a semantics tell you what your very own diagrams mean,
> but those
> of us who don't have privileged access to the inside of your head
> do! :-)
>
> Chris Menzel
>
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