" The original of a model may itself be physical or conceptual. It may be so, independently of the consistency of the model . The model in the arts for example can be understood as an individual that functions as a proxy for certain aspects of a concept such as man, men, woman, child, etc. or as one of these under particular conditions. The original temporally or causally may be a predecessor of the original or a successor of it depending on the case at hand. Often it will be such that historically there can be found an iteration of sequences of model constitution and original constitution. One should not miss out the point that the original as well must be constituted in some way so it becomes accessible to the modeling individual I. Model Ship Space Zero IV. The term model is used in many communities with quite different traditions, commonly perceived problems, and purposes. "

" While this entry attempts to provide a general framework for talking about models it is not very likely that all communities would accept and use that framework. V. References [1] Stachowiak, H. ; "Modell" (In German); In: Seiffert, H. Handlexikon zur Wissenschaftstheorie; Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag; 1989; pp. 219 - 222. [2] Wieringa, R. Boat Model Ship J. ; "Algebraic foundations for dynamic conceptual models"; PhD dissertation Free University of Amsterdam; 17 May 1990. "