Ontology
Encyclopedia
Edited by: Albert J. Mills, Gabrielle Durepos & Elden Wiebe
Published: 2010
Simply put, ontology refers to the study of the true nature of existence. Ontology problematizes taken-for-granted assumptions about things seen and unseen.
Conceptual Overview and Discussion
Ontology is a problem for natural scientists interested in comprehending the true nature ...
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