Dynamic ontology as an ontological framework of anticipatory systems

Petrov, Vesselin

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“…Second, this world exists in several different domains or levels. The most basic distinction traditionally made is between the natural and symbolic realms (Petrov, 2010;Poli, 2010;Simon, 1969;Wood and Berardini, 2012). Popper (1978;Poli, 2011) posits three worlds, namely, the material world of physical or biological entities; the psychological world of the individual; and the socially constructed world of language, myths and institutions.…”

Section: An Ontology For the Futurementioning

confidence: 99%

The ontological foundation for studying the future

Clardy

2020

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop an ontological foundation for future studies, based in part on integrating some prior albeit incomplete work in this area. Design/methodology/approach This manuscript is based on a literature review, as well as on conceptual and theoretical enhancements from this subject field. Findings As the future does not exist (it is always something yet to come), the ontological foundations for studying the future must be based on the current reality of the physical, biological and social-psychological worlds of experience and ideas. From this basis, 10 postulates are provided that are based on that current reality and are applied to studying the future. Thus, by characterizing the current reality and how it is understood by people, meaningful statements about the future are possible. Practical implications For each ontological postulate, one or more implications for the study of the future are provided as guidelines for practice. Originality/value This manuscript integrates and builds on prior offerings about ontological concerns into a comprehensive framework that legitimates and focuses the practices of studying the future.

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Section: An Ontology For the Futurementioning

confidence: 99%

The ontological foundation for studying the future

Clardy

2020

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“…), or scientific (sci.) leaning (Petrov, 2010). In either instance, ontology can be broadly stated as dealing with the existence and classification of being.…”

Section: Ontological Considerationsmentioning

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“…There is a specific distinction between 'pure philosophic' and 'applied scientific' ological definitions (Petrov, 2010); although, Jacquette (2002) asserted that the philosophical stance must always precede the scientific. Acknowledging this, from a CM research context, this suggests that one needs "…to know what it means for something to exist" [the philosophical prerequisite according to Jacquette (op.…”

Section: The Need For Ontological Certaintymentioning

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“…] to know what it means for something to exist" [the philosophical prerequisite according to Jacquette (Petrov, 2010)] before any domain of entities relating to it (i.e. scientific ontologies) can be proffered (Petrov, 2010). This therefore links to issues pertaining to perception, understanding and ambiguity, mentioned above.…”

Section: The Need For Ontological Certaintymentioning

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The “ological-triad”: considerations for construction management research

Holt

Goulding

2017

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To consider an '-ological' (ontological, epistemological and methodological) triad in the context of construction management (CM) research. To explore the triad in terms of ontological/ epistemological viewpoints, paradigmatic approaches to CM research and ultimately, CM methodological decisions.-Approach Derivation of critical narrative and graphical models employing literature synthesis : combined with experiential, methodological views of the authors.-Findings Conceptions of ontology, epistemology and methodology [the 'ological-triad'] : demonstrate high variability-resultantly, their use in CM research is equally inconsistent, sometimes questionable, and in the extreme, sometimes overlooked. Accordingly, this study concludes that greater recognition of the 'ological-triad' is called for in CM research, especially at the design stage. A framework for doing this is proffered.-Originality: Combined study of the 'ologies' within CM research uniquely consolidates previous disparate knowledge into a single, cogent, subject-specific discourse that inter-alia, both informs and illuminates CM research challenges. It also encourages critical debate on the issues highlighted.

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“…We can further develop Bennett's view of the present moment by the introduction of dynamic ontology as discussed by Petrov (2010). From this perspective the present moment is not conceived of as a static fixed coalescence but a super complexity, the dynamism of which determines its ability for anticipation.…”

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Towards an ontology of the present moment

Hodgson

2013

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to propose that conceptions of time and future that are currently in use restrict the possibilities for framing decision making. By privileging the notion of present moment over that of linear time, a more comprehensive framing of what it means to consider what influences our judgements. The ontology of the present moment provides a theoretical context for knowing what we can of the future in a more comprehensive way.Design/methodology/approach -A review of ways of knowing the future that extends beyond linear assumptions of time leads to consideration of anticipatory systems and of the relationship between purpose and causality. It leads further into conjecture that the present moment is more ontologically fundamental than what we customarily refer to as past, present and future.Findings -On this foundation, examination of experience of now reveals a multidimensionality which can include retrocausality, the possibility of the future influencing the present and the importance of latent patterning in determining events.Research limitations/implications -The notion of the present moment has much in common with second order cybernetics and indicates a possible way of bringing systems thinking, especially boundary critique, to futures thinking and strategic decision making. Practical implications -Although basically a theoretical paper, the framework does suggest possibilities for redesigning futures practice through using the present moment as a meta-framing critique technique to reveal more clearly underlying assumptions in both futures studies and systems thinking. Originality/value -In the context of a world where serious inability to see what is coming is pervasive in management and governance, a fresh look at fundamental assumptions may reveal flawed decision thinking and indicate ways of improvement.Paper type Research paper Dealing with the futurePicking up the theme of this special edition, this paper investigates the possibility of a different way of framing the future with implications for how we practice future studies, whether it be in the academic sphere or in professional practice. The main focus of this paper is on framing the ontology of the future as the ontology of the present moment but begins with examining the question ''what are the different ways that we claim to know the future?'' This is the epistemological view which reaches certain limits to deal with reflectivity, purpose and creativity. Moving on from there an ontological view is developed leading to the proposition that the present moment is more fundamental than time in terms of the conventional assumptions of the nature of past, present, and future and ''time's arrow''. This alternative viewpoint seeks to change our way of interpreting and perceiving the nature of the future, how it might be anticipated, and even how it may be influencing the present in ways that our conventional thinking has not been able to grasp.

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Dynamic ontology as an ontological framework of anticipatory systems

Cited by 4 publications

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The ontological foundation for studying the future

The ontological foundation for studying the future

The “ological-triad”: considerations for construction management research

Towards an ontology of the present moment

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