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  • History of Science
  • Philosophy of Science

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  • The concept of basic research is frequently debated and questioned.
  • Despite doubts, it remains a key analytical category in science studies.
  • The distinction between basic and applied research is often unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To historically analyze the concept of basic research using historical semantics.
  • To differentiate basic research from applied research.
  • To trace the evolution of the concept of basic research.

Main Methods:

  • Historical semantics analysis.
  • Examination of the historical context of scientific research funding and policy.
  • Analysis of the discourse surrounding scientific utility and societal expectations.

Main Results:

  • The concept of basic research did not originate from the tradition of pure science.
  • It emerged in the late 19th/early 20th centuries as scientists navigated societal utility expectations.
  • Post-1945 US science policy re-framed basic research, reviving older ideals of pure science.

Conclusions:

  • The notion of basic research evolved as a strategic response to societal demands for utility.
  • US science policy after World War II significantly influenced the modern understanding of basic research.
  • Historical context, including the atomic era and Cold War, shaped the discourse on scientific purity.