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Franz Brentano

    January 16, 1838 – March 17, 1917

    Franz Brentano was a philosopher, psychologist, and priest whose work profoundly influenced a generation of thinkers. His original ideas and concepts laid the groundwork for numerous subsequent philosophical and psychological movements. His impact resonates across diverse disciplines, continuing to inspire students and scholars alike. Brentano's legacy remains a cornerstone in the history of modern thought.

    Franz Brentano
    Sonnengesang des Franz von Assisi
    Aristoteles und seine Weltanschauung
    The Teaching of Jesus and its Enduring Significance
    Psychology from an empirical standpoint
    Descriptive psychology
    The Origin of Our Knowledge of Right and Wrong (Routledge Revivals)
    • The book, first published in 1969, explores significant themes relevant to its time, offering insights that remain pertinent today. It is part of the Routledge imprint, known for its scholarly contributions across various fields. The content reflects a deep engagement with its subject matter, providing a thorough analysis that appeals to both academic and general audiences. The enduring relevance of its themes makes it a valuable resource for understanding historical and contemporary issues.

      The Origin of Our Knowledge of Right and Wrong (Routledge Revivals)
    • Descriptive Psychology represents a series of lectures held by Brentano between 1887 and 1891. Here Brentano set forth his theory of consciousness, and he did so with the scientific clarity that was one of his main objectives. Exemplary in their methodical and analytic rigour, the epistemological considerations put forward in Descriptive Psychology remain as valid today as when they were first formulated.

      Descriptive psychology
    • This edition of Brentano's most famous work contains the text corresponding to his original 1874 manuscript. It is placed in its current philosophical context in a revealing introduction by Peter Simons.

      Psychology from an empirical standpoint
    • The Teaching of Jesus and its Enduring Significance

      With an Appendix: 'A Brief Description of the Christian Doctrine'

      • 132 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Franz Brentano's work introduces his philosophical ideas and theories, emphasizing the significance of intentionality in consciousness. This translation makes accessible his influential concepts that bridge psychology and philosophy, exploring how mental acts relate to their objects. Brentano's insights laid the groundwork for later developments in phenomenology and existentialism, making this text a crucial resource for understanding the evolution of modern philosophical thought.

      The Teaching of Jesus and its Enduring Significance
    • In diesem erstmals 1911 veröffentlichten Buch behandelt Brentano die Hauptgedanken der Aristotelischen Philosophie und zeigt ihre Geschlossenheit auf. Der Text kann zugleich als eine Einleitung zur Philosophie Brentanos gelesen werden.

      Aristoteles und seine Weltanschauung
    • Über die Zukunft der Philosophie

      • 92 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Der Band bietet eine umfassende Auseinandersetzung mit der Zukunft der Philosophie und beleuchtet zentrale Fragestellungen und Entwicklungen des 19. Jahrhunderts. Die Originalausgabe aus 1893 wird in einem hochwertigen Nachdruck präsentiert, der den historischen Kontext und die damaligen philosophischen Strömungen nachvollziehbar macht. Leser erhalten Einblicke in die Denkweise und Herausforderungen der Zeit, die auch für die moderne Philosophie von Bedeutung sind.

      Über die Zukunft der Philosophie