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Application of supervaluation semantics to vaguely defined spatial concepts

Brandon Bennett

pp. 108-123

Abstract

The paper examines ways in which the interpretation of spatial concepts is affected by vagueness and suggests mechanisms for taking account of this within spatial information systems. The theory of supervaluation semantics is explained and applied to the spatial domain and to particular problems of defining geographical concepts such as "forest".

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Montello Daniel D (2001) Spatial information theory: foundations of geographic information science international conference, cosit 2001 morro bay, ca, usa, september 19–23, 2001 proceedings. Dordrecht, Springer.

Pages: 108-123

DOI: 10.1007/3-540-45424-1_8

Full citation:

Bennett Brandon (2001) „Application of supervaluation semantics to vaguely defined spatial concepts“, In: D.D. Montello (ed.), Spatial information theory, Dordrecht, Springer, 108–123.