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[CF1-1] Metaphysics and ontology

Metaphysics involve the meaning things and concepts. Ontologies provide a way to share the semantics of concepts in some area of interest and is all about common the understanding of essential concepts, e.g., what is meant by a geometric object and its attributes.

External resources

Gruber, T. Toward principles for the design of ontologies used for knowledge sharing. In Proceedings International Workshop on Formal Ontology, Padova, Italy (1993), N. Guarino and R. Poli, Eds.
Guarino, N. Understanding, Building, And Using Ontologies. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies 46, 2-3 (February/March 1997), 293 – 310.

Learning outcomes

306 - Define common theories on what is real, such as realism, idealism, relativism, and experiential realism
Define common theories on what is real, such as realism, idealism, relativism, and experiential realism
307 - Evaluate the influences of particular worldviews (including ones own) on GIS practices
Evaluate the influences of particular worldviews (including ones own) on GIS practices
308 - Identify the ontological assumptions underlying the work of colleagues
Identify the ontological assumptions underlying the work of colleagues
309 - Justify the metaphysical theories with which you agree
Justify the metaphysical theories with which you agree
310 - Compare and contrast the ability of different theories to explain various situations
Compare and contrast the ability of different theories to explain various situations
311 - Recognize the commonalities of philosophical viewpoints and appreciate differences to enable work with diverse colleagues
Recognize the commonalities of philosophical viewpoints and appreciate differences to enable work with diverse colleagues

Self assessment

In progress (GI-N2K)

Outgoing relations

[CF1-1] Metaphysics and ontology subclassof [CF1] Philosophical foundations

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