Ian Hacking
Ian Hacking
Ian MacDougall Hacking, born February 18, 1936, is a Canadian philosopher specializing in the philosophy of science. Throughout his career, he has won numerous awards, such as the Killam Prize for the Humanities and the Balzan Prize, and been a member of many prestigious groups, including the Order of Canada, the Royal Society of Canada and the British Academy...
NationalityCanadian
ProfessionPhilosopher
Date of Birth18 February 1936
CountryCanada
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