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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. | ||
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| + | The [[ontological argument]] for the existence of [[God]] | ||
[[Category:Philosophy]] | [[Category:Philosophy]] | ||
Revision as of 23:20, April 9, 2008
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.
See Also
The ontological argument for the existence of God