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Biography
David Bloor is a British philosopher and sociologist of science who is known for his contributions to the field of sociology of scientific knowledge. He was born on October 14, 1942, and received his education in philosophy from various universities in the UK. -
University of Edinburgh
earned his PhD in Philosophy from the University of Edinburgh in 1970. After completing his PhD, Bloor joined the faculty of the University of Edinburgh, where he taught Sociology from 1976 to 1993. During this time, he played a leading role in developing the Strong Programme in SSK, which sought to explain how scientific knowledge is socially constructed and shaped by a range of social factors. -
Sociology of Scientific Knowledge (SSK)
He is one of the co-founders of the Strong Programme, which seeks to explain how scientific knowledge is socially constructed. Bloor worked as a professor of sociology at the University of Edinburgh, and during this time, he published his influential book, "Knowledge and Social Imagery" -
Retirement
Bloor retired from his position at the University of Edinburgh but continued to be involved in academic research and writing. Throughout his career, Bloor has made significant contributions to the sociology of scientific knowledge, particularly in the social construction of scientific knowledge and the role of language in shaping scientific practice.