Leopold Blaustein’s Critique of Husserl’s Early Theory of Intentional Act, Object and Content

Abstract

Th e aim of this article is to introduce the work of Leopold Blaustein-philosopher and psychologist, who studied under Kazimierz Twardowski in Lvov and under Husserl in Freiburg im Breisgau.In his short academic career Blaustein developed an original philosophy that drew upon both phenomenology and Twardowski's analytical approach.One of his main publications concerns Husserl's early theory of intentional act and object, introduced in Logische Untersuchungen.In the fi rst part of the article I briefl y present Blaustein's biography and some general features of his philosophy.Th e second part provides an overview of Blaustein's dissertation concerning Husserl's early phenomenology.In the third and fi nal part I summarize Blaustein's research, including the critical remarks of Roman Ingarden.