William Peter McEwen

Background

McEwen, William Peter was born on March 21, 1912 in Earl Park, Indiana, United States. Son of Peter and Ethel (Jones) master of Civil Engineering.

Education

Bachelor, Depauw University, 1934. Master of Arts, Boston University, 1936. Doctor of Philosophy, Boston University, 1940.

Postgraduate, Harvard University, 1942.

Career

Student pastor, Presbyterian Church, Acton and Marshfield, Indiana, 1930-1935; lecturer philosophy, Boston University, 1941-1942; executive director, American Red Cross, Middle East, North Africa, 1942-1946; member of faculty, Hofstra U., 1946-1978; professor philosophy, department chairman philosophy, Hofstra U., 1959-1961; chairman social science division, Hofstra U., 1959-1961; dean faculty, Hofstra U., 1961-1966; provost, dean faculties, Hofstra U., 1966-1974; 1st Distinguished Svc. professor, Hofstra U., 1975-1978.

Achievements

• William Peter McEwen has been listed as a noteworthy University administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Enduring satisfaction;: A philosophy of spiritual growth

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  • The problem of social-scientific knowledge

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  • Enduring Satisfaction: A Philosophy of Spiritual Growth

Membership

Mediator Hempstead Public Employment Relations Board. President Fulton School Parent-Teachers Association, 1959-1960. Membership chairman Friends of Hempstead Public Library., 1961-1963.

Elder Presbyterian Church. Member American Philosophical Association, American Conference Academy Deans, Nassau Forum, Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Tau Delta.

Connections

Married Marjorie Susan Postle, October 25, 1946. Children: Susan Ellen, Priscilla Jean, Peter Stewart, William Byron.

Father:

Peter McEwen

Mother:

Ethel (Jones) McEwen

Spouse:

Marjorie Susan Postle

child:

William Byron McEwen

child:

Susan Ellen McEwen

child:

Priscilla Jean McEwen

child:

Peter Stewart McEwen