Abstract
In this paper I argue for a pluralistic conception of minimal models while putting forward several criteria that a minimal model has to satisfy. I present a sketch of a typology of minimal models.
Next, I clarify the distinction between representation and successful representation which is being conflated on some accounts of minimal models. Given this distinction and that there are different types of minimal models I argue that we have good reasons to also expect a pluralistic conception of minimal model explanation.
Proving a typology is thus an important step in a much needed clarification of a number of topics.