Strong Programme in Sociology of Scientific Knowledge
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A foundational sociology of scientific knowledge (SSK) thesis asserting that all scientific claims—true and false, rational and irrational—must be explained impartially and symmetrically by social causes.
| Field | Science & Technology Studies · Sociology |
|---|---|
| Level of analysis | Macro · Structures & Institutions |
| Paradigm | Constructivism Critical Theory |
| Key figures | 👤 David Bloor (데이비드 블루어) |
| Year | 1976 |
Key Claims
David Bloor and the Edinburgh School established the Strong Programme, mandating that sociologists of knowledge must investigate natural scientific content itself. Under the Symmetry Principle, both successfully established truths and discarded fallacies must be explained by identical types of sociological causes.
Further Reading
- Bloor, D. (1976). Knowledge and Social Imagery. Routledge & Kegan Paul.
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