Background
Sipfle, David Arthur was born on August 29, 1932 in Pekin, Illinois, United States. Son of Karl Edward and Louise Adele (Hinners) Sipfle.
Sipfle, David Arthur was born on August 29, 1932 in Pekin, Illinois, United States. Son of Karl Edward and Louise Adele (Hinners) Sipfle.
Bachelor in Mathematics, Philosophy magna cum laude, Carleton College, 1953; Master of Arts, Yale University, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1958.
Instructor philosophy, Robert College, Istanbul, Turkey, 1957-1958; instructor philosophy, American College for Girls, Istanbul, 1957-1960; assistant professor, Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1960-1967; associate professor, Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1967-1970; department chairman, Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1968-1971, 89-92; professor, Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1970-1992; William H. Laird professor philosophy and liberal arts, Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1992-1998. Visiting fellow Wolfson College, Cambridge U., 1975-1976.
Member American Philosophical Association, Metaphysical Society of America, Philosophy of Science Association.
Married Mary-Alice Slauson, September 4, 1954. Children: Ann Littlefield (deceased), Gail Elizabeth.