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“Every once in a while, something happens to you that makes you realise that the human race is not quite as bad as it so often seems to be.”

Quote by Ian Hacking

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Ian Hacking
Ian Hacking

Ian Hacking, born on February 18, 1936, is a renowned philosopher known for his work in the fields of philosophy of science, epistemology, and philosophy of mind. His research delves into the nature of scientific knowledge, the history of scientific revolutions, and the limitations of human cognition. more

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