RUDN Journal of PhilosophyRUDN Journal of Philosophy2313-23022408-8900Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)11564The Communicative Nature of the Scientific KnowledgeVolkovA VPetrozavodsk State University-Petrozavodsk State University150120091263312092016Copyright © 2009, Volkov A.V.2009This article is an attempt at a theoretical substantiation of the proposition that scientific knowledge is naturally communicative. The peculiarities of the scientific language and experimental activity are analyzed in the article. The author pays special attention to the problem how it becomes possible to develop mutual understanding among the scientists.