The philosophy of geo-ontologies : applied ontology of geography / Timothy Tambassi.
Tambassi, Timothy, author.
2021
G70.212 .T36 2021
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Title
The philosophy of geo-ontologies : applied ontology of geography / Timothy Tambassi.
Author
Tambassi, Timothy, author.
Edition
Second edition.
ISBN
9783030781453 (electronic bk.)
3030781453 (electronic bk.)
9783030781446
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-78145-3
Published
Cham : Springer, [2021]
Copyright
©2021
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xi, 128 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-030-78145-3 doi
Call Number
G70.212 .T36 2021
Dewey Decimal Classification
910.285
Summary
Placed at the intersection among philosophy, geography, and computer science, the domain of investigation of applied ontology of geography ranges from making explicit assumptions and commitments of geography as a discipline, to the theoretical and technical needs of geographical/IT tools, such as GIS and geo-ontologies. Such a domain of investigation represents the central topic of discussion of this book, which intends: 1) to provide an overview of the mutual interactions among the disciplines encompassed in the domain; 2) to discuss notions such as spatial representation, boundaries, and geographical entities that constitute the main focus of the (philosophical) ontology of geography; 3) to propose a geographical classification of geo-ontologies in response to their increasing diffusion within the contemporary debate, as well as to show what ontological categories best systematize their contents. The second edition of the book differs from the first one as it offers a broader analysis of the (philosophical) ontology of geography: an analysis that is no more limited to the theoretical need of geo-ontologies.
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Series
SpringerBriefs in geography. 2211-4165
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Introduction
Part I. The Ontological Background
Ontologies in Computer Science: a brief overview
From the Ontological Turn to the Ontology of Geography
Common Sense Conceptualizations and Systems of Objects
Part II. Geographical Entities, Boundaries and Spatial Representation
Experiments and Results
From a Speculative Perspective: Geographic Entities and Boundaries
On Drawing (Different) Lines on a Map
On the Ontological Status of Geographical Boundaries
Spatial Representation and Ontological Tools
Part III. From a Geographical Perspective: Spatial Turn, Taxonomies and Geo-Ontologies
From the Spatial Turn to the Diffusion of Geo-ontologies
The Problems of Existing Taxonomies
A Geo-ontological Tri-Partition
PART IV. Geo-ontologies, Digital Humanities and Ancient World
Towards a Geo-ontology for the Ancient World
Geography in Greek and Roman Culture
Conclusion.

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