Science Quote by Dennis Flanagan
“Science is what scientists do.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The New York Times Book Review, 1975
Science is defined by the methods and activities of scientists, not a static definition.
In simple terms: Science is what scientists practice.
Key Takeaway
Focus on scientific practice.
Themes
methodology
practice
definition
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
definitional
observational
When to use this quote
- research labs
- education
- policy making
- public communication
Key Concepts
Epistemology
scientific method
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we recognize scientific work outside labs?
- What defines a scientist?
A Different Perspective
May overlook non‑scientist contributions to knowledge.
![“Although such research [into the paranormal] has yet to produce anything in the way of a repeatable controlled experiment, its practitioners argue that its revolutionary potentialities justify its continuation. My own feeling is that after a century of total failure it has become a bloody bore.” quote by Dennis Flanagan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/841/dennis-flanagan-49623_arguing_although-such-research-into-the-paranorm_351324.jpg)
![“Science is what scientists do, not what nonscientists think they do or ought to be doing. Wetenschap is wat wetenschappers doen. [Flanagan's motto as magazine editor for selecting content to put in Scientific American.]” quote by Dennis Flanagan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c7f/dennis-flanagan-49623_science_science-is-what-scientists-do-not-what-n_1130540.jpg)
