Both Uses
schema
in
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
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- If you were to show an engine or a mechanical drawing or electronic schematic to a romantic it is unlikely he would see much of interest in it.†
Part 1 *schematic = a representation of a complex system -- typically electrical circuits
- But if you were to show the same blueprint or schematic or give the same description to a classical person he might look at it and then become fascinated by it because he sees that within the lines and shapes and symbols is a tremendous richness of underlying form.†
Part 1
Definitions:
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(1)
(schema) a representation of a complex systemin various senses, including:
- Information Technology -- a model of a computer database
- Psychology -- a mental model used to interpret experiences
- Electronics (for the form schematic) -- a representation of electronic circuits
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)