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David Bloor (June 28 1942- )

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  • Bloor's early life

    Bloor's early life
    David Bloor was born on June 28, 1942 in Derby, United Kingdom. He began his academic career in philosophy and psychology. he studied at the University of Edinburgh.

  • Professor David Bloor

    Professor David Bloor
    David Bloor would receive his PhD by the University of Edinburgh for his thesis " speech and the regulation of behavior". he is currently the director of the science studies unit, trained in philosophy and mathematics.

  • Strong Programme

    Strong Programme
    David Bloor played a major role in creating the strong programme. It is a reaction against weak sociologies of science, which restricted the application of sociology to "failed" or "weak" theories. it also tackles these four indispensable components: Causality, Impartiality, symmetry, and reflexivity.

  • David Bloor short video

    https://youtu.be/wP7w7Un4zaE

  • References

    “Science, Technology and Innovation Studies.” David Bloor, www.stis.ed.ac.uk/people/academic_staff/bloor_david. Bloor: The Strong Programme in the Sociology of Knowledge, www.andrew.cmu.edu/course/76-101AA/readings/Bloor.htm.