Hacking

Ian Hacking 1936 - Present

By bradley.sp.mckay

  • Ian Hacking was born in Vancouver, Canada

    During his lifetime, Ian Hacking contributed greatly to the studies of history, philosophy, and mathematics. Hacking’s philosophy pertains primarily to the relationship between the studies of humanities and science. Today, he still roams the earth lecturing and sharing his knowledge at various educational institutions.

  • Hacking earned a BA in Math and Physics from University of British Columbia

  • Hacking earned a BA in Moral Sciences from University of Cambridge

  • Hacking was awarded the Smith’s Prize in Mathematics and the Gregg Bury Prize in Theology

    Hacking’s various points of research as well as his literal contributions have earned him many honors. Most notable is the Smith’s Price in Mathematics, and the Gregg Bury Prize in Theology. These to prestigious awards were granted to Hacking during his time at Cambridge University

  • Hacking earned his MA and PhD from University of Cambridge

  • Published "The Logic of Statistical Interference"

    Published "The Logic of Statistical Interference"

    This publication explored statistical reasoning at a logical and philosophical level Citation: Hacking, Ian, and Jan-Willem Romeijn. Logic of Statistical Inference. Cambridge University Press, 2016.
  • Published "The Emergence of Probability"

    Published "The Emergence of Probability"

    This publication covers the historical emergence of probability, detailing a timeline for its relevance. It also brings up matters related to science, economics, and theology. Citation: Hacking, Ian. The Emergence of Probability: A Philosophical Study of Early Ideas about Probability, Induction and Statistical Inference. 2nd ed., Cambridge University Press, 2006.
  • Published "The Taming of Chance"

    Published "The Taming of Chance"

    This is another publication detailing Hacking’s mathematical studies. In this work on statistical probability, he challenges the deterministic mindset toward the world. Citation: Hacking, Ian. The Taming of Chance. Cambridge University Press, 1990.
  • Published "An Introduction to Probability and Inductive Logic"

    Published "An Introduction to Probability and Inductive Logic"

    This textbook publication is widely used throughout academia. Its purpose is to provide a base understanding of probability from a great statistical mind like Ian Hacking. Citation: Hacking, Ian. An Introduction to Probability and Inductive Logic. Cambridge University Press, 2001.

  • Ian Hacking lecture: The Mathematical Animal

    This is one of Hacking's more prominent topics. Hacking's philosophy typically surrounded the bridges to be drawn between empirical studies and the social being https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8f-5Ipdy5U

  • Hacking was awarded the Balzan Prize Epistemology and Philosophy of Mind