Before revision: Though Thales ( circa 624–545 BC) was arguably the first scientist for describing how cosmic events may be seen as natural, not necessarily caused by gods,Aristotle, Metaphysics Alpha, 983b18.Michael Fowler, Early Greek Science: Thales to Plato, University of Virginia [Retrieved 2016-06-16]Frank N. Magill, The Ancient World: Dictionary of World Biography, Volume 1, Routledge, 2003 it was not until the 19th century that the term scientist came into regular use after it was coined by the theologian, philosopher, and historian of science William Whewell in 1833.
After revision: Though Thales ( 624–545 BC) was arguably the first scientist for describing how cosmic events may be seen as natural, not necessarily caused by gods,Aristotle, Metaphysics Alpha, 983b18.Michael Fowler, Early Greek Science: Thales to Plato, University of Virginia [Retrieved 2016-06-16]Frank N. Magill, The Ancient World: Dictionary of World Biography, Volume 1, Routledge, 2003 it was not until the 19th century that the term scientist came into regular use after it was coined by the theologian, philosopher, and historian of science William Whewell in 1833.