Ian Hacking February 18, 1936 - May 10, 2023

By CLandreth32

  • Logic of Statistical Inference

    This book evaluates the concepts and issues of statistical reasoning. Not only does he test them at their philosophical context, he also looks at their consequences for statisticians.
    Hacking, Ian. Logic of Statistical Inference.

  • The Emergence of Probability

    This book is written by Dr. Hacking to examine the beginnings of the idea of probability and its framework in the growth of science, economics, and theology.
    Hacking, Ian. The Emergence of Probability: A Philosophical Study of Early Ideas About Probability, Induction and Statistical Inference. 1975

  • Why Does Language Matter to Philosophy?

    Dr. Hacking writes his book, "Why Does Language Matter to Philosophy", which looks at the reasons language matters in philosophy to convey theories. He articulates the reasoning behind why language is important and the consequences the wording has on philosophy.
    Hacking, Ian. Why Does Language Matter to Philosophy?. 1975

  • The Taming of Chance

    In this book, Dr. Hacking examines the history of probability and its evolution throughout the years.
    Hacking, Ian. The Taming of Chance.

  • The Social Construction of What?

    Dr. Hacking examines the philosophy of what exactly something is and how we are to examine, define, and implement its meaning.
    Hacking, Ian. The Social Construction of What?. 1999