Edmund Abegg papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 200-206

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Documents pertaining to Edinboro University's philosophy department, Edinboro University Senate, APSCUF (the faculty union), Tri-State Philosophical Association, Institute for Ethics and Values Education(IEVE) and philosophical treatises written by Dr. Abegg are included. The collection of APSCUF documents are particularly useful in describing two tense periods in Edinboro's history, the decision to choose APSCUF as the faculty bargaining agent and the 1979 retrenchment of Edinboro faculty. The Institute for Ethics and Values Education (IEVE), is a subgroup of the University's Center for Excellence in Education. The IEVE was active in publishing a newsletter and organizing various events. His personal treatises show a process of revision as they progress toward publication. The subject matter also reveals the breadth of Dr. Abegg research.

Dates

1966-2000
1970-1998

Creator

Abegg, Edmund Deats (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Available to researchers for use in the university archive.

Conditions Governing Use

Biographical or Historical Information

Dr. Edmund Abeg retired from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 2003. He is now an emeritus professor in the philosophy department. He comes from a distinguished academic background. In 1954 he earned his B.A. in history from Rutgers University. He continued on at Rutgers to earn his M.A. in history in 1955. From 1955-56 he was a part-time student at the University of Pennsylvania, while at the same time serving as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. As he studied for his M.A. and PhD. in Philosophy from 1957 to 1969, he worked as an assistant registrar at Rutgers and then at the University of Rochester. In 1966, in the midst of his studies, he entered Edinboro State College as an assistant professor of philosophy. From 1981 to 1985 he was chairperson of the department and again in 1999 to 2000 he served as acting chair of the department. He has a long list of publications and papers presented at various conferences. On the Edinboro campus he served on a number of department committees and university-wide committees. These included the college senate, Academic Standards Committee, the president's Faculty Advisory Committee and the departments General Education Course Review Committee. Dr. Abegg was also a member of professional organizations in philosophy. He was on the four person Executive Committee of the Tri-State Philosophical Association.Note written by Dave Obringer

Extent

6.00 Linear Feet

1.50 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Abstract

These papers reflect the work of Dr. Edmund Abegg, a professor in Edinboro University's Philosophy Department, during the years 1966 to 1998. They include his work within the university and his work as a philosopher.

Arrangement

A. Philosophical Treatises B. Papers

Custodial History

It was a direct transfer, from Ed Abegg to the archive.

Source of Acquisition

Edmund Abegg

Method of Acquisition

Dr. Abegg contacted the university archives wishing to donate his papers. He drew them out of his file cabinets and sent them to the archive.

Appraisal Information

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Separated Materials

Introduction to philosophy / by Edmund Abegg (B52 .A34 1986x) Morality and polity : a guide to living in a disenchanted world / Edmund Abegg (BJ1581.2 .A24 2007) Political morality in a disenchanted world / Edmund Abegg (BJ1581.2 .A244 2008)