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Ian Hacking

Canadian philosopher (1936-2023) · Canada · Academics · Died at 87

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Ian MacDougall Hacking was a Canadian philosopher specializing in the philosophy of science.

A life in dates

2023Died10 May 20232014Balzan PrizeAward2012Austrian Decoration for Science and ArtAward2009Holberg International Memorial PrizeAward2005Companion of the Order of CanadaAward2002Killam PrizeAward2000Molson PrizeAward1936Born18 February 1936

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Awards

Balzan Prize2014
Austrian Decoration for Science and Art2012
Holberg International Memorial Prize2009
Companion of the Order of Canada2005
Killam Prize2002
Molson Prize2000
Fellow of the British Academy
Guggenheim Fellowship

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Spouse: Judith Baker

About this person

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.

Country
Canada
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1936 to 2023 · aged 87

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