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Logic of Statistical Interference
Hacking wrote his first book on the Logic of Statistical Interference which is based off decision making off of random sampling. The book helped to show how dependent and independent variables interact, his book mainly focuses on his earlier ideas based on central concepts. This book written in 1965 is still used by many readers today. The book tests readers in a philosophical level. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1596211.Logic_of_Statistical_Inference -
Killiam Prize
In 2002 he was the first to be awarded with the Killiam Prize in Humanities, which is one of Canada's most distinguished awards someone can receive. The award is honored to those who engage in scholarly research in either hospital, schools, research. These awards are given out annually and are awarded approximately $100,000 per prize. He shifted his focus somewhat from the natural sciences to the human sciences during this time as well. -
Holberg International Memorial Prize
During this time Hackings ideas on historical analysis and his understanding of rigorous philosophy was mainly viewed during this time. Most of his work during this time dealt with both social and natural sciences. This award is given out by Board of Ludvig Holberg Memorial Foundation. Hacking was chosen for this award based on how his statistics and theories of probability have shaped been today.
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René Descartes Lectures
Hacking gave the Rene Descartes Lectures at TilLPS at the University of California. He discussed the different understandings regarding the philosophy of science, and brought up the quote "I think, therefore I am." He brought an understanding to the younger generation on Descartes ideas, he was not just a scientist but also a philosopher and mathematician and create the first meditations on first philosophy.