For me, the analogy comes from the following perspective. Imagine we, as humanity, are moving forward into the hazy world of the unknown. Scientists distill that unknown into potentially useful materials. Engineers use these materials to cover more territory, so that the rest of the humanity (including scientists) could move forward.
Similarly, philosophers distill the unknown principles under which the reality (tangible or intangible) operates into clearly defined concepts. Poets use these concepts to extend our image of that reality, thus enabling the rest of humanity (including philosophers) move forward and look out for yet undiscovered aspects of life, universe and everything.
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