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Abstract “Model”, at first sight, is a non-academic word with a wide circulation in a variety of conversational and non-technical written discourses. In, but also beyond that it is used in different situations, in different fields, by different disciplines. It changes its meaning in these respective contexts... view more
“Model”, at first sight, is a non-academic word with a wide circulation in a variety of conversational and non-technical written discourses. In, but also beyond that it is used in different situations, in different fields, by different disciplines. It changes its meaning in these respective contexts. But how far? If there remains a common conceptual core, we would learn a lot about the essence of the notion of model as a widely shared concept. If it turns out that the usage of the word makes model a homonym with completely distinct meanings, we have to sharply distinguish who is using it in which context. To further research these questions, we need to observe where and how we encounter models in our daily and scholarly life.... view less
Keywords
meaning; phenomenology; semantics; fashion; model; computer science; concept; model theory; definition; humanities; interdisciplinarity; philosophy of science
Classification
Natural Science and Engineering, Applied Sciences
Humanities
Free Keywords
Word and Meaning; Phenomenology; Kinds of Models
Document language
German
Publication Year
2018
Page/Pages
p. 183-192
Journal
Historical Social Research, Supplement (2018) 31
Issue topic
Models and Modelling between Digital & Humanities - A Multidisciplinary Perspective
ISSN
0963-6784
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed