Representation (systemics)

Representation, from the most general and abstract systemic perspective, relates to a role or function or a property of an abstract or real object, relation or changes.

The systemic definition of this concept is a proposal of the evidencing of all necessary and sufficient properties of this concept independently on its domain of application ( TOGA meta-theory, Gadomski,1993), where representation relies on the performing of declared functions or roles of another physical or abstract object/person/organization in predefined circumstances, and it is based on the consensus of the involved group/community of this representation "users".

For example,

  • an ambassador or a sport team may represent its nation.
  • graphical figures or written symbolic text may represent some abstract IDeaS or physical objects.

In the case of humans or human-made objects, a representation can be:

- formal or informal, i.e. "legal" or really realized with a consensus of interested community.

- on the behalf of (or approved by) represented subject or without his/her/their permission.

  • simulation
  • imitation
  • competence
  • responsibility
  • delegation
  • metaphor

See Also

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