Did Brentano's work influence the field of linguistics?
No
Yes
Only minimally
Controversially
Answer
Yes, Brentano's work influenced the field of linguistics. He argued that language is a tool for communicating thoughts and ideas, and that the study of language should be based on the study of human psychology. This view was in contrast to the traditional view of language, which held that language was a system of symbols that had no connection to human thought.
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