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Supporting Ontological Analysis of Taxonomic Relationships (2001)
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@MISC{Welty01supportingontological,
author = {Christopher Welty and Nicola Guarino},
title = {Supporting Ontological Analysis of Taxonomic Relationships},
year = {2001}
}
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Abstract
Taxonomies are an important part of conceptual modeling. They provide substantial structural information, and are typically the key elements in integration efforts, however there has been little guidance as to what makes a proper taxonomy. We have adopted several notions from the philosophical practice of formal ontology, and adapted them for use in information systems. These tools, identity, essence, unity, and dependence, provide a solid logical framework within which the properties that form a taxonomy can be analyzed. This analysis helps make intended meaning more explicit, improving human understanding and reducing the cost of integration.
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taxonomic relationship ontological analysis conceptual modeling proper taxonomy important part solid logical framework philosophical practice human understanding several notion little guidance information system key element formal ontology intended meaning integration effort substantial structural information
