This year, the term “scientist” turns 190 years old!
It was coined by William Whewell, who also considered the alternatives:
“savant”,
“philosopher”,
“nature-poker”, and
“nature-peeper”
Did he choose the right one?
It was coined by William Whewell, who also considered the alternatives:
“savant”,
“philosopher”,
“nature-poker”, and
“nature-peeper”
Did he choose the right one?
Comments
I should definitely write something up about this one soon.
Or that says here:
https://www.abc.es/ciencia/abci-cientifico-palabra-inventada-espanoles-primer-lugar-para-hablar-mujer-201912261755_noticia_amp.html