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Born
he was born in derby the united kingdom in a small town called derby in 1942 -
strong programme
he alongside his collegue, Barry Barnes,organized and follow through with his most influential work being the strong programme, This was a program that allowed for people to question the negative side of philosophical a priorism in the understanding of scientific knowledge which allowed for people to put fourth other opinions non numerical to issues -
article published
had two articles published one on a theory of the psyche and another writing of another psychologists work
Bloor, David (1970). "Is the Official Theory of Mind Absurd?". British Journal for the Philosophy of Science. 21 (2): 167–183.
Bloor, David (1970). "Explanation and Analysis in Strawson's 'Persons'". Australasian Journal of Philosophy. 48 (1): 2–9. -
PhD
He was awarded a Philosophical Doctorate by the university of Edinburgh for his thesis "Speech and the regulation of Behavior" -
First book
1983 his first published book was written on his theory of knowledge Bloor, David (1983). Wittgenstein: a social theory of knowledge. Macmillan and Columbia -
John desmond bernal prize
In 1996 he recieved the john desmond bernal prize for his works and contributions to the field of sociology -
Most recent publication
in 2011 he had his most recent publication Bloor, David (2011). The enigma of the aerofoil: rival theories in aerodynamics, 1909–1930. Chicago, Illinois: University of Chicago Press.