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    • Philosophy of Science
    • Narrative Theory
    • Creative Writing

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    • Science relies on narration to connect data and fit current perspectives.
    • Writing constructs internally consistent narratives from specific events.
    • Both scientific and literary endeavors are ongoing processes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the parallels and divergences between scientific inquiry and literary writing.
    • To examine the narrative construction inherent in scientific knowledge, using the gene concept as an example.
    • To position scientific and literary work as complementary forms of creative self-expression.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of scientific and writing processes.
    • Historical case study of the gene concept's development.
    • Philosophical reflection on the nature of inquiry and expression.

    Main Results:

    • Science and writing both employ narrative to structure information.
    • Science focuses on external empirical investigation, while writing explores internal subjective experience.
    • Scientific conclusions are subject to change, whereas literary works often embrace ambiguity.

    Conclusions:

    • The transition from scientist to writer highlights shared challenges and complementary differences.
    • Both science and writing function as creative self-expression, addressing different realms of experience.
    • Understanding the narrative quality of science enriches both scientific and literary appreciation.