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David Bloor is born
David is born in Derbyshire, England -
Writes book, key for 'Strong Programme'
In the '70s David Bloor along with others were key people in what was known as the 'Strong Programme,' which was a program that would change key aspects of philosophical and technological approaches to science. His book 'Knowledge and Social Imagery' was a key part of the program and its awareness. -
Book, 'Knowledge and Social Imagery'
Bloor, D. (1976). Knowledge and Social Imagery. Chicago, IL: Univ. of Chicago Press. -
Book, 'Wittgenstein: A Social Theory of Knowledge'
Bloor, D. (1983). Wittgenstein: A Social theory of knowledge. New York: Columbia University Press. -
David Receives Bernal Prize
In 1996 David Bloor receives the Bernal Prize for his exceptional contributions to the field of the Social Studies of Science. -
YouTube video concerning David and the 'Strong Programme'
This video goes into detail about the philosophical ideals of David and what the 'Strong Programme' was. Link: https://youtu.be/J5niwyPoMw4 -
Death (Still alive as of present)
David Bloor lives today and is now a professor.