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Wittgenstein: A Social Theory of Knowledge
Bloor develops a topology of language games based on how they respond to anomalies-whether by excluding or adjusting anomalous information and practices. He undertakes a wide range of discussion on Wittgenstein's views on the mind/body problem, private languages, and the foundations of logic and mathematics.
Bloor, David. Wittgenstein:A Social Theory of Knowledge. (New York: Columbia University Press, 1983) -
Knowledge and Social Imagery (2nd ed.)
Bloor scientific rationality of what scientist do divided students of philosophy, sociology, and history of science. Bloor responds in his second edition in an attempt to explain science without having to make reference to philosophical norms.
Bloor, David. (The University of Chicago Press, 1991) -
Scientific Knowledge: A Sociological Analysis
This book shows how using case studies from cognitive science, and applications of the social study of science provides key perspectives on how science is actually done.
Barnes, Barry. Bloor, David. Henry, John. (University of Chicago Press, 1996) -
Enigma of the Airfoil: Rival Theories in Aerodynamics, 1909-1930
Bloor probes an aspect in a period of aviation history were there was dispute between British and German experts over how aircraft wings provide lift. He also looks at a detailed historical and sociological analysis from two different approaches that provide much of the basis of aerodynamics today.
Bloor, David. (The University of Chicago Press, 2011) -
The Sociology of Science: (2 of 3)
This video discusses David Bloors "Strong Program" and why scientist believe they know what they know and the social construct of the scientific community.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C10Q0mEbhUI
