许多人认为,科学就是利用科学方法所获取的知识体系;也有人说科学是一种求得真理的研究过程,正如科学哲学家波普尔视科学为“人类心灵的壮丽的探险”。其实,科学也是一种社会职业和社会建制。作为“知识体系”的科学是以科学为职业的“科学家”在以求得真理为目标的“科学机构”中研究而来的。科学机构是科学作为一种社会建制和一种职业的表现形式。科学的建制化或体制化是持续、有效 Many people think that science is the system of knowledge acquired through the use of scientific methods. Others say science is a process of seeking truth, just as science philosopher Popper regarded science as “a magnificent exploration of the human mind.” In fact, science is also a social occupation and social system. Science as a “system of knowledge” is a science-based “scientist” who studies in “science institutes” that seek truth. Science is science as a form of social formation and a form of profession. The institutionalization or institutionalization of science is continuous and effective