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Ian Hacking

Canadian philosopher (1936–2023)

  • Fame52.4
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia3.6K
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Lived 1936–2023, aged 87Canada
CanadaCanadaAcademicsAcademic
  • Wikipedia
    27 languages
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  • Era
    1936–2023
    Aged 87
  • Awards
    8
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-06-19

Ian MacDougall Hacking was a Canadian philosopher specializing in the philosophy of science. Throughout his career, he won numerous awards, such as the Killam Prize for the Humanities and the Balzan Prize, and was a member of many prestigious groups, including the Order of Canada, the Royal Society of Canada and the British Academy.

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