Richards (Odgen & Richards, 1923) applied the structure of a triangle of meaning (reference, referent, and symbol) to show that the object which is referred to by a given symbol or word is not static, but relative to each language user. Peirce (1931-1958) later utilized a similar notion, using concept instead of reference, object instead of referent, and sign instead of symbol.
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E-Tagging in Context: Information Management across Community Networks
Heather D. Pfeiffer (New Mexico State University, USA) and Emma L. Tonkin (University of Bath, UK)
Copyright: © 2010
|Pages: 12
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-368-5.ch015
Abstract
This chapter examines social tagging as annotation; first from the perspective of classification research; and second from the perspective of knowledge representation and knowledge management. Using the context meta-model of the annotation, the authors demonstrate that the model is adequately represented in existing knowledge representation theory; specifically, from the perspective of socially constructed meaning in community networks. Furthermore, the set of tagging representations (that is, triadic networks of the individual, object, and annotation) are explored throughout the knowledge representation domain. In contrast to many commentators, the authors of this chapter conclude that social tagging may effectively be explored via a multidisciplinary approach linking knowledge representation and classifi- cation research and creating an open domain network.