Quote by: Ian Hacking

Both [Quine and Feyerabend] want to revise a version of positivism. Quine started with the Vienna Circle, and Feyerabend with the Copenhagen school of quantum mechanics. Both the Circle and the school have been called children of Ernst Mach; if so, the philosophies of Feyerabend and Quine must be his grandchildren.


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Author Bio


  • NameIan Hacking
  • DescriptionCanadian philosopher
  • BornFebruary 18, 1936
  • CountryCanada
  • ProfessionPhilosopher
  • AwardsMolson Prize; Holberg International Memorial Prize; Companion Of The Order Of Canada; Balzan Prize