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Ian Hacking was Born
On February 18, 1936, Ian Hacking was born in Vancouver, Canada. Hacking was born as an only child. -
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Hacking went to college
Hacking went to the University of British Columbia where he earned a Bachelor's degree in math and physics. He then later studied at the University of Cambridge, earning a Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate in Moral Science. After completion of school, he started teaching Philosophy at the University of British Columbia (1964-69), the University of Cambridge (1969-74), Standford University (1975-82), the University of Toronto (1982-2004), and the College de France (2000-06). -
Ian Hacking's First Published Book
Hacking published his first book titled Logic of Statistical Inference. This book focuses on the philosophical approach of analyzing statistics by examining fundamental principles behind statistical reasoning. This book would be the foundation of his work to come over the next many decades. Hacking, Ian. Logic of Statistical Inference. Cambridge University Press, 1965. -
New Reseach
In 1975, Hacking published another book named The Emergence of Probability. This book introduced a new type of research, the history of probability. This new research topic argued that the dated way of understanding probability was too focused and should have a more broad area to truly understand the probability of an idea. This type of research sparked a worldwide debate on probability between many philosophers.
Hacking, Ian. The Emergence of Probability. Cambridge University Press, 1975 -
Representing and Intervening - Experimental Method
The Experimental Method was used to argue that theory-oriented philosophers of science had often overlooked different aspects of scientific inquiry. Hacking believed that scientific observation and theoretical description of phenomena are both connected and cause sway towards a certain idea. This concept worked its way into many different subjects of philosophical discussions.
Hacking, Ian. Representing and Intervening: Introductory Topics in the Philosophy of Natural Science. University, 1986. -
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Reconition
By this point in his life, Hacking had successfully made history with his look at philosophy. In 2001, he received the Molson Prize and the Killiam Prize in 2002. In 2008, he was awarded the Gold Medal for Achievement in Research. In 2009, he was awarded the Holberg Prize. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOkuVqe3WBs -
Ian Hacking Died
Ian Hacking dies at 87 years old