David Bloor: 2 books
The Enigma of the Aerofoil
Rival Theories in Aerodynamics, 1909-1930
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2011
Why do aircraft fly? How do their wings support them? In the early years of aviation, there was an intense dispute between British and German experts over the question of why and how an aircraft wing provides lift. The British, under the leadership of the great Cambridge mathematical physicist Lord...
by David Bloor
Language: English
Release Date: January 22, 2002
Language: English
Release Date: January 22, 2002
Clearly and engagingly written, this volume is vital reading for students of philosophy and sociology, and anyone interested in Wittgenstein's later thought. David Bloor provides a challenging and informative evaluation of Wittgenstein's account of rules and rule-following. Arguing for a collectivist...