Karl Bühler
Linguist and psychologist
Born
May 27th, 1879
146 years ago
Died
1963
62 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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A significant figure in the field of linguistics and psychology, contributions focused on the theory of language and communication. Developed the Organon model of communication, which delineated the functions of language. Collaborated on the creation of the Tübingen School of Linguistics. Emigrated to the United States, where continued to influence psychological and linguistic studies.
Developed the Organon model of communication
Contributed to the Tübingen School of Linguistics
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