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Podcast episode 17: Philipp Wegener and the beginnings of functionalism

History and Philosophy of the Language Sciences

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The Interplay of Language and Psychology: Critiques and Contributions

This chapter examines the relationship between language and psychology, focusing on critiques of Wundt's theories by Powell while highlighting Wegener's contributions. It discusses the tension between individual communication and broader linguistic studies, questioning the listener's role in understanding language and addressing Wegener's marginalization in the field.

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