David Bloor

Wittgenstein and Mannheim on the Sociology of Mathematics

1976

This paper explores the relationship between the philosophy of mathematics and sociology. Bloor argues that mathematical knowledge is not purely objective or universal, but is instead shaped by social and cultural factors.
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Knowledge and Social Imagery

1976

In this book, Bloor develops his concept of the "strong programme" in the sociology of knowledge. He argues that all knowledge, including scientific knowledge, is socially constructed and must be analyzed in terms of the social context in which it was produced.

Scientific Knowledge: A Sociological Analysis

1991

In this book, Bloor expands on his earlier work in the sociology of knowledge and develops a more comprehensive theory of scientific knowledge. He argues that scientific knowledge is the result of a complex social process that involves the interaction of multiple social groups and practices.

Rethinking "Science Wars

2001

In this paper, Bloor responds to criticisms of his earlier work in the "science wars" debates of the 1990s. He argues that the conflict between science and society is not inevitable, but is instead the result of specific historical and social conditions.