Table 2 Differences between foundational ontologies (non-exhaustive, partially based on ONSETv1.2 [7])
From: Toward a systematic conflict resolution framework for ontologies
Feature | Examples |
|---|---|
attributions | trope theory (UFO) vs. quality & qualia (DOLCE) vs. none (BFO) |
stuff | yes (DOLCE) or no (BFO) |
concepts | yes (DOLCE) or no (BFO) |
abstract entities | yes (DOLCE, UFO) or no (BFO) |
realizables | yes (BFO) or no (DOLCE, UFO) |
functions | yes (BFO, YAMATO), no (DOLCE, UFO) |
boundaries | yes (BFO) or no (DOLCE, UFO) |
situations | yes (UFO, GFO) vs. no (BFO) |
particulars & universals | both (UFO, GFO), either/or (DOLCE, BFO) |