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On the role of automated proof-assistants in the formalization of upper ontologies

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Abstract

The use of formal languages in the specification of upper ontologies helps establishing precise and unambiguous definitions for its concepts and relations. In this context, the use of formal languages with support of proof-assistant software systems has potential of aiding the specification author in various aspects. We describe a study case in which the Isabelle/HOL language and the Isabelle proof-assistant environment are used to formalize a simplified version of the UFO-A ontology of endurants, to verify and correct the original axiomatization, and to optimize the specification theory's axioms and signature.

Original languageEnglish
Number of pages14
JournalCEUR workshop proceedings
Volume2969
Publication statusPublished - 2021
EventJoint Ontology Workshops, JOWO 2021: Episode VII: The Bolzano Summer of Knowledge - Bolzano, Italy
Duration: 11 Sept 202118 Sept 2021

Keywords

  • Applied ontology
  • Formal methods
  • Proof assistants
  • Upper ontology

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