Ontology

Ontology is a branch of philosophy and a fundamental aspect of metaphysics that studies the nature of being, existence, and reality. It explores categories of being and their relationships, seeking to understand what entities exist and how they can be grouped, related, or differentiated. Ontological inquiries often involve questions about the nature of objects, properties, events, and their interactions. In addition to philosophy, ontology plays a significant role in fields like information science, where it refers to a structured framework for organizing information, enabling clearer communication and understanding of concepts. By defining the entities within a domain and their relationships, ontologies help facilitate data sharing, integration, and interoperability across various systems and applications.