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| − | A '''scientist''', in a broad sense, is one engaging in a systematic activity to acquire [[knowledge]]. In a more restricted sense, a [[scientist]] is an individual who uses the [[scientific]] method. The person may be an expert in one or more areas of [[science]]. This article focuses on the more restricted use of the word. [[Scientists]] perform research toward a more comprehensive understanding of nature, including physical, mathematical and social realms. | + | A '''[[scientist]]''', in a broad [[sense]], is one engaging in a systematic [[activity]] to acquire [[knowledge]]. In a more restricted [[sense]], a [[scientist]] is an {{Wiki|individual}} who uses the [[scientific]] method. The [[person]] may be an expert in one or more areas of [[science]]. This article focuses on the more restricted use of the [[word]]. [[Scientists]] perform research toward a more comprehensive [[understanding]] of [[nature]], [[including]] [[physical]], {{Wiki|mathematical}} and {{Wiki|social}} [[realms]]. |
| − | [[Philosophy]] can be seen as a distinct activity, which is aimed towards a more comprehensive understanding of intangible aspects of reality and experience that cannot be physically measured. | + | [[Philosophy]] can be seen as a {{Wiki|distinct}} [[activity]], which is aimed towards a more comprehensive [[understanding]] of intangible aspects of [[reality]] and [[experience]] that cannot be {{Wiki|physically}} measured. |
| − | [[Scientists]] are also distinct from engineers, those who design, build and maintain devices for particular situations. When [[science]] is done with a goal toward practical utility, it is called applied [[science]]. An applied [[scientist]] may not be designing something in particular, but rather is conducting research with the aim of developing new technologies and practical methods. When [[science]] is done with an inclusion of intangible aspects of reality it is called natural [[philosophy]]. | + | [[Scientists]] are also {{Wiki|distinct}} from engineers, those who design, build and maintain devices for particular situations. When [[science]] is done with a goal toward {{Wiki|practical}} utility, it is called applied [[science]]. An applied [[scientist]] may not be designing something in particular, but rather is conducting research with the aim of developing new technologies and {{Wiki|practical}} methods. When [[science]] is done with an inclusion of intangible aspects of [[reality]] it is called natural [[philosophy]]. |
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Revision as of 19:44, 3 February 2016
A scientist, in a broad sense, is one engaging in a systematic activity to acquire knowledge. In a more restricted sense, a scientist is an individual who uses the scientific method. The person may be an expert in one or more areas of science. This article focuses on the more restricted use of the word. Scientists perform research toward a more comprehensive understanding of nature, including physical, mathematical and social realms.
Philosophy can be seen as a distinct activity, which is aimed towards a more comprehensive understanding of intangible aspects of reality and experience that cannot be physically measured.
Scientists are also distinct from engineers, those who design, build and maintain devices for particular situations. When science is done with a goal toward practical utility, it is called applied science. An applied scientist may not be designing something in particular, but rather is conducting research with the aim of developing new technologies and practical methods. When science is done with an inclusion of intangible aspects of reality it is called natural philosophy.
