Granice, które nie istnieją: nieostrość w reprezentacji przestrzeni
Boundaries That Do Not Exist: Vagueness in Spatial Representation

Summary/Abstract: Spatial vagueness represents a fundamental epistemological, linguistic, and ontological challenge in geographic information science. Unlike measurement errors, vagueness arises from the intrinsic properties of both spatial objects and human cognition. This article analyses the nature and consequences of vagueness in geographic modelling, distinguishing it from uncertainty and generality. The paper explores how linguistic imprecision, conceptual boundaries, and ontological indeterminacy affect the classification and representation of spatial phenomena. Using examples such as forest boundaries, urban areas, and geographic categories, it highlights how vagueness influences GIS databases, spatial decision-making, and the integration of spatial data. The study argues that vagueness should not be treated as an error, but as an inherent element of spatial representation requiring appropriate theoretical and technical approaches.

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