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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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This chapter delves into functionalism's rise in linguistics, focusing on Philipp Wegener's unconventional views on language as an action rather than a mere reflection of psychological states. It contrasts Wegener's ideas with earlier theories and highlights the evolution towards viewing language as a culturally constructed institution.

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