2. Introduction
One of the most cited articles published in the Annals
of Science was an article entitled "The Scientist: The
History of the Word" written by Professor Sidney Ross
in the early 1960s. The article began to attract
significant attention in the early 1970s. In this article,
Ross was deeply concerned about the overuse of the
word ‘scientist’ (and also ‘science’ and ‘scientific’).
3. The British Association actively promoted
the problem of a suitable collective
designation, while in the middle of the
nineteenth century the term
"man of science" was actively used. The term
"scientist" was first proposed by
the philosopher William Wavell in 1834,
but the use of the term was initially
resisted.
The emergence
of the term
"Scientist"
4. At the end of the 19th and the beginning of
the20th century, there
was an active debate about the correct use of
the term.
The opposition of Thomas Huxley and similar
figures was because they considered it a
"distortion" of the English language. However,
the American philologist and orientalist
Fitzedward Hall was a defender of the
"Scientist"
. Thomas Huxley
5. Sidney Ross had a great influence on the precise
definition of the term as
"scientist"
He also had a unique view of the importance
of philological
accuracy and was concerned about the
"sloppiness"of the language .
Ross's research into the origin of the term
"scientist" and his
unique perspective has given us his legacy
in the history of science and language, the
formation of modern discussions and an
understanding of the origin of terms such as
"scientist"
6. «Scientist" is not just a word, but a set of
public perceptions, aspirations for professional
identity. The term
"scientist" is a deep cultural attitude
towards science.
The importance of the role of philosophers and
historians in the formation of terms.
7. Conclusion
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Shift from
'natural philosophy ' to
'science ' signifies not just linguistic
changes but intricate ties
between science and society.
1
Historical exploration of
'scientist'reveals linguistic
evolution, societal resistance,
and the quest for professional
identity.
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3
4
Sydney Ross 's meticulous
analysis goes beyond philology,
emphasizing broader implications for
politics of expertise and societal views
on scientific roles.
Legacy insights highlight
ongoing debates on
language, identity, and
expertise in the dynamic
field of scientific inquiry.
