Facet-like structures in computer science

Uta Priss

pp. 243-255

in: Axiomathes 18 (2), 2008.

Abstract

This paper discusses how facet-like structures occur as a commonplace feature in a variety of computer science disciplines as a means for structuring class hierarchies. The paper then focuses on a mathematical model for facets (and class hierarchies in general), called formal concept analysis, and discusses graphical representations of faceted systems based on this model.