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Science Studies · Introductory guide

Sociology of scientific knowledge

How do claims become accepted as knowledge?

Overview

The Edinburgh Strong Programme asks for symmetrical explanations of accepted and rejected beliefs. Bath’s experimental studies examine interpretation, replication, and closure. These are related but distinct programmes.

Historical context

1970s onward · Edinburgh and Bath traditions

Key thinkers

David Bloor · Barry Barnes · Harry Collins

Selected reading