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she received a bachelor's degree in mathematics in 1945. -
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Lectured in Mathematics at Royal Holloway
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M.Sc. History dan Philosophy of Science (HPS)
She also studied history and philosophy of science at University College London, achieving an master’s in 1950.
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Lecturer in mathematics at Univerfsity of Leeds
Hesse's university career began when she accepted a position as lecturer in mathematics in 1951 at the University of Leeds.
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Lecturer in History and Philosophy of Science at a University
She taught the subject at the university from 1955 to 1959. Link -
Appointed lecturer in history and philosophy of science
She began her long and distinguished association with Cambridge University. She was first appointed lecturer in history and philosophy of science.
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Vice-President of the British Society
She was Vice-President of the British Society for the History of Science and the editor of the British Journal for Phiosophy of Science. -
Fellow of the British Academy
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Professor of Philosophy of Science at the History and Philosophy of Science (HPS), Cambridge
She was appointed Professor of Philosophy of Science at the History and Philosophy of Science (HPS), Cambridge, which she held until 1985. She served as Vice-President of Wolfson College, Cambridge (1976–1980), delivered the Stanton Lectures at Cambridge (1978–1980), and the Gifford Lectures at Edinburgh (1983). In 1984, she received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of Hull. -
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Vice-President of Wolfson College
She is a fellow of Wolfson College, Cambridge, of which she was Vice-President (1976-80). She became a fellow of the British Academy in 1971 and was elected President of the Philosophy of Science Association in 1979.
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President of the Philosophy of Science Association
She was elected President of the Philosophy of Science Association in 1979.
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Professor Emerita of Philosophy of Science
She has held the title of Professor Emerita of Philosophy of Science at the University of Cambridge since 1986, a testament to her enduring impact on the field. Her remarkable contributions were recognized through honorary degrees, including a Doctor of Science from the University of Guelph in 1987 and another from the University of Cambridge in 2002. These honors reflect her lifelong dedication to advancing the philosophy of science.
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Her Passing
In her last years, she suffered from a neurodegenerative disease and passed away on 2 October 2016.
