Guides to Archives and Manuscript Collections at the University of Pittsburgh Library System

Guides to Archives and Manuscript Collections at the University of Pittsburgh Library System

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Summary Information

Brief Biographical / Historical Sketch

Collection Scope and Content Notes

Collection Inventory

I. Biographical Material, 1903-1991

1. Personal and Educational Records, 1903-1991

2. Professional Records, 1930-1991

II. Correspondence, 1924-1997

1. General Correspondence, 1930-1996

2. Correspondence between Paul Oppenheim, Kurt Grelling, and C.G. Hempel and Related Material, 1930-1974

3. Correspondence and Discussions Notes between Hempel, Oppenheim, and Other Correspondents (Rudolf Carnap, Olaf Helmer, Felix Oppenheim, and John Kemeny), 1944-1992

4. Family Correspondence with Hempel’s Relatives and Ahrends Family, 1954-1991

5. Letters of Recommendation [CLOSED], 1941-1985

III. Research, Lectures, and Publications, 1918-1992

1. General Research Material, 1918-1972

2. Manuscripts for Publication, 1953-1994

3. General Lecture Notes, 1935-1992

4. Carus Lectures Notes, 1967-1972

5. Gavin Davis Young Lectures Notes, 1974-1979

6. Writings by Others (according to authors last name), 1935-1991

7. Inserts and Notes Found in Books and Index Cards

8. Reviews by C. G. Hempel and Eva Ahrends-Hempel, 1931-1939

IV. Teaching [RESTRICTED], 1937-1985

1. Teaching Material According to Course Numbers, 1939-1985

2. Teaching Material in Chronological Order, 1937-1978

3. Reference Literature and Reprints Used for Teaching,

5. Dissertations, 1954-1984

V. Audio Recordings

Summary Information

Title: Carl Gustav Hempel Papers
Collection Number: ASP.1999.01
Creator: Hempel, Carl G. (Carl Gustav), 1905-1997

Collection Dates: 1903-1997
Extent: 25.0 linear feet
Language: English
Abstract:
Carl Gustav Hempel was a philosopher of science who played a central role in the development of logical positivism. His work is primarily associated with the concept of deductive-nomological explanation and with the Raven paradox. The papers include biographical material, correspondence, research and lecture manuscripts, teaching documents, and offprints by him and others, mostly stemming from his post-immigration period in the U.S. Digital reproductions of portions of the collection are available electronically within the finding aid.