Journal of Shanghai University (Social Science Edition) ›› 2011, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (2): 45-62.

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The Redefinition and Mutual Relation of
Basic Science and Applied Science

  

  • Received:2009-09-26 Online:2011-03-15 Published:2011-03-15

Abstract:

 In view of the overall, macroscopic situation, basic science and applied science are existent in reality. The boundary of the both is not confused, or even disappears. This essay, based on the definition of basic science and applied science, and by way of such three aspects as the intention and motivation of scientific activity, the outcome and result of scientific researches, and the level and degree of scientific theories, gives an analysis of the difference in the following seven aspects: value connection, spirit quality, judge acknowledgement, intelligent property right, selfdetermine degree, organizational management and financial source. It is true that basic science and applied science also have many connections or similarities. Therefore, in a sense, and as far as the individual case is concerned, the difference of the both possesses relativity and stipulation.

Key words: science; basic science; applied science; definition and difference

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