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Ian Hacking birth
Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. -
Attended University of British Columbia
Obtained Bachelor's in Mathematics and Physics -
Attended University of Cambridge
Obtained Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees in Moral Sciences. -
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Taught Philosophy
Philosophy teacher at University of British Columbia. -
Published book: Logic of Statistical Interference
This is one of Hacking's early publications. This book encompasses the process of discovering scientific steps through statistical reasoning and how it compares to mathematics to achieve a specific result from a philosophy standpoint. -
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Taught Philosophy
Philosophy teacher at Stanford University. -
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Taught Philosophy
Philosophy teacher at University of Cambridge. -
Published book: The Emergence of Probability
One of Hacking's more notable published books. Hacking took a step back in time to review how probability (or lack thereof) was used in the 17th century and compared to how probability has shaped the world around us as we use it now. Not only probability was criticized, but also induction and statistical interference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp7_iB9tsT8
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Taught Philosophy
Philosophy teacher at University of Toronto. -
Published Journal Article: Making Up People
Hacking often wrote about mental health issues. Making Up People, referred to the scientific classification of people in society. His theory also called for how these different types of classifications acted when compared to one another, or how this classification was made (premediated or not). -
Published book: The Taming of Chance
This book built on the ideas of previous published books. Hacking theorized that by comparing historical statistical data, one could guess probability in the 19th century. -
Published book: Rewriting the Soul: Multiple Personality Disorder and the Science of Memory
Another published book dedicated to reviewing multiple personality disorder. This book was published in the beginning of our understanding of this prevalent disorder. Hacking made note to include what was previously understood about this disorder and what new discoveries were made during that time. -
Ian Hacking death
Ian Hacking passed away at a retirement home in Toronto, Canada at the age of 87.