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David Bloor's Birth
On 28 June 1942 David Bloor was born in Derby, England United Kingdom. -
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University of Keele
Mr. Bloor achieved his degree in mathematics and philosophy at the University of Keele. -
Cambridge
Mr. Bloor started his research at the University of Cambridge in the philosophy of science and experimental psychology. Upon completing his program, he accomplished his degree in Pyschology. -
Accomphlished a PhD
Awarded a PhD by University of Edinburg for his thesis in "Speech and the regulation of behaviour" -
Knowledge and Social Imagery
David wrote a book called "Knowledge and Social Imagery" which later would be pivotal to The Strong Programme in 1983. The works of Bloor's book challenged students of sociology and philosophy and the history of science. David Bloor. "Knowledge and Social Imagery" Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1976, https://philpapers.org/rec/BLOKAS, Accessed Janaury 4th, 2024. -
Wittgenstein: A Social Theory of Knowledge
Bloor published his review of Wittengstein's sociological work, which explains that Wittengstein's belief can be developed through examples from anthropology, social sciences, and history. -
The Strong Programme
Mr. Bloor and Mr. Barnes were the primary contributors to the Strong Programme. Pushed against philosophical priorism in the understanding of scientific knowledge. Treating scientific knowledge as true or rational without empirical investigation on how such knowledge would be accepted. Kane, B. "Philosophy of Science: The Strong Programme." Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcTtu3Gaesw, uploaded by Kane B, 9 May 2021. -
Scientific Knowledge: A Sociological Analysis
Bloor, Barnes, and Henry worked together to publish "Scientific Knowledge" discussing how the scientific community drew upon itself and collaborated to advance fields of study and knowledge. -
Wittgenstein, Rules, and Institutions
Bloor challenges the evaluation of Wittgenstein's view of rules and following, offering a consistent sociological interpretation of Wittengenstein's work for years. David Bloor, "Wittgenstein, Rules, and Institutions" 1st Edition. Published 31 January 2002 by Routledge, https://www.routledge.com/Wittgenstein-Rules-and-Institutions/Bloor/p/book/9780415161480, Accessed 4th of January 2024. -
The Engima of Aerofoil: Rival Theories in Aerodynamics
Bloor wrote "The Engima of Aerofoil: Rival Theories in Aerodynamics" where he discusses English and German engineers after their failures, and remained headstrong in studies and conclusions of aerodynamics. David Bloor, "The Engima of the Aerofoil: Rival Theories in Aerodynamics, 1909-1930", The University of Chicago Press, https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/E/bo12024403.html, Accessed 4th of January 2024. -
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Director of Science Studies
Bloor taught at the University of Edinburg from 2014 to 2016. In addition he was the director of the Science Studies Unit. Max-Planck-Institut Fur Wissenchaftgeshichte, "David Bloor Visiting Scholar", Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, https://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/de/people/dbloor, Accessed 4th of January 2024 -
Barnes and David Bloor
Here is a video of Barnes and Bloor teaching at The Institute for the Study of Science, Technology and Innovation posted in 2017. The Institute for the Study of Science and Innovation, "SSU50 Gala (3) - Barry Barnes & David Bloor", published 4th of August 2017, Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP7w7Un4zaE, Accessed 4th of January 2024. -
Present
David Bloor is present in the world, and his science still holds valid in today's society. He is thorough in his work as a sociologist in publishing literature and reviewing scientific findings.