

Philosophy of Language in the Brentano School
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Philosophy of Language in the Brentano School: Reassessing the Brentanian Legacy, edited by Arnaud Dewalque, Charlotte Gauvry, and Sébastien Richard, offers a comprehensive and critical examination of the contributions made by Franz Brentano and his followers to the philosophy of language. While Brentano is widely known for his work on intentionality and the philosophy of mind, this volume draws attention to the often underappreciated linguistic dimensions of his school’s thought. The collection brings together leading scholars who explore how members of the Brentano School—such as Anton Marty, Kazimierz Twardowski, Alexius Meinong, and Edmund Husserl—developed distinctive approaches to meaning, reference, speech acts, and linguistic expression. The essays in this volume reassess the Brentanian legacy by highlighting its relevance to contemporary debates in the philosophy of language. Contributors investigate topics such as Marty’s theories of meaning and language use, Husserl’s account of expression and signification, and the early development of theories of communication and linguistic intentionality within the school. The volume demonstrates how the Brentano School served as a critical bridge between classical philosophy and modern analytic traditions, influencing figures like Frege, Russell, and the early phenomenologists. By offering fresh interpretations and historical analyses, Philosophy of Language in the Brentano School deepens our understanding of the school’s contributions and opens new avenues for philosophical inquiry. It is an essential resource for scholars of both the history of philosophy and contemporary philosophy of language, providing insight into a foundational yet often overlooked intellectual tradition.