[Tcs-lc] Concepts of Higher Taxa

[Roger Hyam]

Hi Rich,

Just to clarify my last bit.

>>Should we perhaps be talking more in terms of classifications (i.e.
>>trees of concepts) rather than billiard ball like concepts? An according
>>to actually freezes a tree of objects not a single object.
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>I don't understand this part.
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What I am saying is that if I create a concept for genus G1 containing 
species S1 through S10 and belonging to family F1 then I have defined a 
tree of relationships. Each of those other 11 concepts have definitions 
going up and down the ways which are included in 'my' concept of G1. I 
have therefore defined a classification not a single object. I am saying 
"I believe these things should be arranged in this way" that is very 
different from defining a single taxon under the current model.

Not sure if that helps.

Roger


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