// Unit group · 2633

Philosophers, Historians and Political Scientists

Philosophers, historians and political scientists conduct research into the nature of human experience and existence, phases or aspects of human history, and political structures, movements and behaviour. They document and report on findings to inform and guide political and individual actions

2 Professionals / 26 Legal, Social and Cultural Professionals / 263 Social and Religious Professionals / All level 4

// Working conditions

Sitting and standing

// Hand tools

No hand tools in this set.

researching, mostly by reasoning, into the general causes, principles and meanings of the world, human actions, experience and existence, and interpreting and developing philosophical concepts and theories

consulting and comparing primary sources, such as original or contemporary records of past events, and secondary sources such as archaeological or anthropological findings

extracting relevant material, checking its authenticity, and researching into and describing the history of a particular period, country or region, or a particular facet - for example economic, social or political - of its history

conducting research in such fields as political philosophy, or past and present theory and practice of political systems, institutions or behaviour

observing contemporary political institutions and opinions, collecting data on them from various sources, including interviews with government and political party officials and other relevant persons

developing theories, models and methods to interpret and describe the nature of human experience and historical and political events and behaviour

presenting findings and conclusions for publication or use by government, political parties or other organizations and interested persons

preparing scholarly papers and reports.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Genealogist
- Historian
- Philosopher
- Political scientist

Excluded occupations

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Political adviser - 2422

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