I have been exploring Mario Bunge's Ontology and System Theory for a couple of years now. I started with Transport Research and now I am considering expanding to urban systems. It's a remarkably fecund framework to work with.
I would really like to find other researchers to exchange ideas on Mario Bunge's Ontology and its applications.
Hello Marcos,
There are different research groups that as far as I know apply at some extents Bunge's works to develop conceptual models and formal theories in computer science. Look for:
Giancarlo Guizzardi at NEMO, Victoria University (Brasil);
but also http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142694X14000787
I'm a friend of Mario Bunge and have been trying to apply his philosophy of science and ontological thinking ever since I hired him to do a 2 week short course for my fellow forest research scientists in St. Paul, MN, in 1978. I've studied his two ontology books, as well as several other books, and have tried to also incorporate some systems ideas in research methods courses I've taught to PhD students in Belgium (Gent & KULeuven), as well.
Dear Rolf,
Thank you for your answer. I have been studying and applying Bunge's ideas to Transportation and Urban studies. I have exchanged some emails with Bunge back in 2009-2010 about his ontology. Even before, I studied volumes 3 and 4 of his Treatise. Now, I am trying to articulate different research fields in Architecture and Urbanism Graduate Program.
I am quite convinced of the applicability of his perspective to a consistent interdisciplinar approach.
That would be wonderful to exchange some experiences and thoughts, if you are available.
Update: I really recommend Mario Bunge's Social Sciences under Debate book.
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