The Origin of the Knowledge of Right and Wrong
- 140 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Franz Brentano Book order
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.
- 2022
- 2021
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.
- 2009
The Origin of Our Knowledge of Right and Wrong (Routledge Revivals)
- 172 pages
- 7 hours of reading
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.
- 2009
The foundation and construction of ethics
- 263 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Expanding on the theory of ethics first posited by Brentano in The Origin of our Knowledge of Right and Wrong this re-issued work, first published posthumously in 1952, is based on series of lectures on practical philosophy, given at the university of Vienna from 1876 to 1894. The English-speaking reader will find it interesting to examine the step-by-step development of Brentano's ethical theory, his extensive critique of British moral philosophers, and his unusually detailed section on casuistry.
- 1995
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.
- 1995
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.