A semantic (faceted) web?

Abstract

This paper is a theoretic-historical response to the central questions of the current issue – Where do we come from? Where are we currently? Where are we going? This examination is situated in the context of a set of heritage theories and practices most commonly known as Faceted Classification or facet theory. The locus of this exploration is the Semantic Web. The chief focus is upon Semantic Web implementations that employ, adapt, or misconstrue the theory or practice of facet analysis and Faceted Classification. A secondary focus is upon suggestions for the creation of operational definitions and functional requirements for facet theory that may serve to enhance, amplify or extend current understandings and practices in Semantic Web implementations.