Classification

Birger Hjørland

Classification

Institut for Kommunikation - Forskning

21 Citationer (Scopus)

Abstract

This article presents and discusses definitions of the term ‘classification’ and the related concepts ‘concept’, ‘categorization’, ‘ordering’, and ‘taxonomy’. It further presents and discusses theories of classification including the influences of Aristotle and Wittgenstein. It presents different views on forming classes, including logical division, numerical taxonomy, historical classification, hermeneutical and pragmatic/critical views. Finally, issues related to artificial versus natural classification and taxonomic monism versus taxonomic pluralism are briefly presented and discussed.

Originalsprog	Engelsk
Tidsskrift	Knowledge Organization
Vol/bind	44
Udgave nummer	2
Sider (fra-til)	97-128
Antal sider	31
ISSN	0943-7444
Status	Udgivet - 14 mar. 2017

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