ISO-15926: An Introduction to 4 Dimensionalism by Dr. Matthew West (Shell International Petroleum Company Limited, London) 02/23/2006

* Subject Ontolog Invited Speaker Presentation by Dr. Matthew West * Date Thu 2006-02-23 * Agenda Dr. Matthew West, Reference Data Architecture and Standards Manager of Shell International Petroleum Company Limited (London, UK), and andapos;custodianandapos; of ISO 15926-2, will be presenting to the community on his talk entitled: andquot;An Introduction to 4 Dimensionalism and ISO 15926andquot;. The ISO 15926-2 specification is an integration model that uses well defined metaphysics based on spatio-temporal extents, and is highly regarded as a fine ontological work * ONTOLOG forum Wiki page http://ontolog.cim3.net/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?ConferenceCall_2006_02_23 * Abstract: (by Dr. Matthew West) In philosophy there are two main strands of ontology, 3 Dimensionalism, where physical objects pass through time, and 4 Dimensionalism, where physical objects are extended in time. This talk will introduce the key concepts of a 4 Dimensional ontology and some of the key consequences that follow from that. The talk will give examples of how 4 Dimensionalism has been implemented in the ISO 15926 ontology.