RE: Last Call: SKOS Simple Knowledge Organization System Reference [ISSUE-161]

Hi Sean
 
thanks for getting back
yes, I am happy with the proposed change
 
cheers
 
Doug

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From: Sean Bechhofer [mailto:sean.bechhofer@manchester.ac.uk]
Sent: Wed 22/10/2008 12:58
To: Tudhope D S (AT)
Cc: SWD Working SWD
Subject: Re: Last Call: SKOS Simple Knowledge Organization System Reference [ISSUE-161]




Dear Doug

Thank you for your comments [1,ISSUE-161]:

In section 1.3, as well as the cost/benefit argument for SKOS (in KOS 
versus a
formal ontology), I think it is also possible to make an argument 
based on
intended purpose. Some KOS (by design) do not represent a 'logical' 
view of
their domain and are only converted to a formal logic representation in
practical terms by changing their intended purpose.

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We agree with your observation and have inserted the following 
paragraph into Section 1.3.

[[
In addition, some KOS are, by design, not intended to represent a 
logical view of their domain. Converting such KOS to a formal logic-
based representation may, in practice, involve changes which result 
in a representation that no longer meets the intended purpose.
]]

The Working Group propose to close this issue. Please let us know if 
you are happy with this.

Cheers,

        Sean Bechhofer
        Alistair Miles

[ISSUE-161] http://www.w3.org/2006/07/SWD/track/issues/161
[1] http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-swd-wg/2008Oct/0062.html

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Sean Bechhofer
School of Computer Science
University of Manchester
sean.bechhofer@manchester.ac.uk
http://www.cs.manchester.ac.uk/people/bechhofer