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| − | Ontology is the study of being or existence. It is a branch of [[metaphysics]] that focuses on existence, or the philosophy of [[reality]]. | + | '''Ontology''' is the study of being or existence. It is a branch of [[metaphysics]] that focuses on existence, or the philosophy of [[reality]]. |
In computer science an ontology refers to a data structure that models a given domain or conceptual space. | In computer science an ontology refers to a data structure that models a given domain or conceptual space. | ||
[[Category:Philosophy]] | [[Category:Philosophy]] | ||
Revision as of 13:19, July 17, 2007
Ontology is the study of being or existence. It is a branch of metaphysics that focuses on existence, or the philosophy of reality. In computer science an ontology refers to a data structure that models a given domain or conceptual space.