Ian Hacking

Canadian philosopher (1936–2023)
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Ian Hacking

Summary

Ian Hacking is a human[1]. Born in Vancouver[2], he… he was born on +1936-02-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Toronto[4]. He died on +2023-05-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], professor[7], and historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (166 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Vancouver[2], Ian Hacking…
  • Ian Hacking died in Toronto[4].
  • Ian Hacking was born on +1936-02-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ian Hacking died on +2023-05-10T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Among Ian Hacking's spouses was Judith Baker[10].
  • Ian Hacking held citizenship in Canada[11].
  • English was Ian Hacking's native language[12].
  • Ian Hacking's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Ian Hacking worked as a professor[7].
  • Ian Hacking's professions included historian[8].
  • Ian Hacking's field of work was philosophy of science[13].
  • Ian Hacking was employed by University of Toronto[14].
  • Ian Hacking was employed by Stanford University Philosophy Department[15].
  • Among Ian Hacking's employers was Collège de France[16].
  • Among Ian Hacking's employers was Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences[17].
  • Ian Hacking was educated at University of British Columbia[18].
  • Ian Hacking was educated at University of Cambridge[19].
  • Ian Hacking's doctoral advisor was Casimir Lewy[20].
  • Ian Hacking received the Molson Prize[21].
  • Ian Hacking received the Holberg International Memorial Prize[22].
  • Ian Hacking received the Companion of the Order of Canada[23].
  • Ian Hacking received the Balzan Prize[24].
  • Ian Hacking received the Fellow of the British Academy[25].
  • Ian Hacking received the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[26].
  • Ian Hacking was a member of British Academy[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vancouver[2], Ian Hacking… he was born on +1936-02-18T00:00:00Z[3]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at University of British Columbia[18], a public research university[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1908[30], headquartered in Vancouver[31] and University of Cambridge[19], a collegiate university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1209[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]. Ian Hacking's doctoral advisor was Casimir Lewy[20]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], professor[7], and historian[8]. Ian Hacking's field of work was philosophy of science[13]. Employers include University of Toronto[14], a public research university[37], in Canada[38], founded in 1827[39], headquartered in Toronto[40]; Stanford University Philosophy Department[15]; Collège de France[16], a higher education institution[41], in France[42], founded in 1530[43], headquartered in Paris[44]; and Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences[17], an architectural structure[45], in United States[46], founded in 1954[47], headquartered in Stanford[48]. Doctoral students include David Papineau[49], a philosopher[50], b. 1947[51], of United Kingdom[52], awarded the Fellow of the British Academy[53], specialised in philosophy of mind[54] and Omar W. Nasim[55], a historian of science[56], b. 1976[57], of Canada[58], awarded the Pfizer Award[59].

Recognition

Awards received include Molson Prize[21], an award[60], in Canada[61], founded in 1962[62]; Holberg International Memorial Prize[22], an award[63], in Norway[64], founded in 2003[65]; Companion of the Order of Canada[23], a grade of an order[66], in Canada[67], founded in 1967[68]; Balzan Prize[24], a science award[69], in Switzerland[70], founded in 1961[71]; Fellow of the British Academy[25], a fellowship award[72], in United Kingdom[73]; and Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[26], a state decoration[74], in Austria[75], founded in 1955[76].

Personal Life

Ian Hacking was married to Judith Baker[10].

Death and Burial

Ian Hacking died on +2023-05-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Toronto[4].

Why It Matters

Ian Hacking ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (166 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]

His notable doctoral advisees include David Papineau[79], a philosopher[80], b. 1947[81], of United Kingdom[82], awarded the Fellow of the British Academy[83], specialised in philosophy of mind[84].

FAQs

Where was Ian Hacking born?

Ian Hacking was born in Vancouver[2].

Where did Ian Hacking die?

Ian Hacking passed away in Toronto[4].

Who was Ian Hacking married to?

Ian Hacking's spouses include Judith Baker[10].

What did Ian Hacking do for work?

Ian Hacking worked as philosopher[6], professor[7], and historian[8].

Where did Ian Hacking go to school?

Ian Hacking was educated at University of British Columbia[18] and University of Cambridge[19].

What awards did Ian Hacking receive?

Honors received include Molson Prize[21], Holberg International Memorial Prize[22], Companion of the Order of Canada[23], and Balzan Prize[24].

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