Re: good references re. ontologies for S*m*ntic W*b
> Not to reignite negative passions in this esteemed forum or anything,
> but I'm currently putting together a survey article examining the
> current state of research/development re. ontologies for the semantic
> web and was just wondering if anyone here would like to nominate what
> they see as the most insightful thing(s) they've seen written on the
> topic lately.
Sounds very useful. I'll look forward to it! I'd be particularly
interested in seeing where you draw the boundaries: i.e., what
will make your survey include an ontology and what not. In case
you have not seen it, I'll draw attention again to our survey
articles on ontology at:
http://134.102.58.154/i1/deliverables.htm
(These will be being finalized in February: we have some
substantial feedback still to incorporate into these
drafts, as well as the update on GOL, so now would be
a great time if anyone else wishes to provide input!
Hint. Hint.)
The first two listed are ontology surveys, but *not* for the semantic
web particularly: that is why I am interested if these would all
be automatically excluded from your list or not. If first order
axiomatisation is sufficient to exclude consideration for
the semantic web, then I reckon that is a bit premature
(with the convergence of first order reasoners and description
logic reasoners in terms of performance that we are currently
seeing for restricted areas). But if not, then
what other criteria would you select to distinguish
a "semantic web" ontology.
Best,
John B.