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: Ian Hacking was born in Vancouver Canada -
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Summary
Hacking demonstrated a new perspective toward science and philosophy. The philosopher is well known for his contribution to the natural and social sciences. However, Hacking has made major contributions to philosophy, including his work on the philosophy of mathematics; he pioneered a naturalistic approach to the philosophy of science. In addition, Hacking took part in the research of social constructionism and transient mental illnesses . -
The Logic of Statistical Inference
Hacking wrote The Logic of Statistical Inference -
The Emergence of Probability, and Why Does Language Matter to Philosophy
The Emergence of Probability, and Why Does Language Matter to Philosophy? (Rodríguez, 52). The emergence of probability involves certain critiques of early ideas about probability. In addition, it includes the growth of science and theology. -
Taming of chance and the scientific revolution
Wrote about the taming of chance and the scientific revolution (Rodríguez, 65) -
Killam Prize
Ian Hacking was awarded the first Killam Prize for the Humanities, the most renowned award in Canada. -
Order of Canada
: Hacking became a companion of the Order of Canada -
University of California
Hacking got an appointment as visiting professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz (Reijula, pg 1). -
Hoiberg International Memorial Prize
The philosopher won the Hoiberg International Memorial Prize for scholarly work. -
René Descartes Lectures
Ian Hacking gave the René Descartes Lectures at TiLPS and the Howison lectures at the University of California, Berkeley. -
Austrian Decoration for Science and Art
Received an award from the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art -
Balzan Prize
Received the Balzan Prize -
YouTube /Ian Hacking Timeline
The video talks about social construction and how it has been liberating. In addition, it talks about how motherhood is not fixed and eliminates past thoughts concerning motherhood. Furthermore, the meaning of motherhood results from ideology and social forces (14:47). Therefore, mothers should not just obey the rules created by humans or the biological rules. Also, they should not feel guilty about their feelings.