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Also Known As Franz Clemens Brentano
Born January 16, 1838 • Germany
Died March 17, 1917 (aged 79) • Zürich • Switzerland
Notable Works “Psychologie vom empirischen Standpunkte”
Subjects Of Study intentionality
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Ludwig Klages
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American psychologist and philosopher
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James J. Gibson
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