# Franz Brentano — Principia Ethica character guide

> Franz Brentano in Principia Ethica by G. E. Moore.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Brentano

**First appearance:** 0005-i-the-subject-matter-of-ethics

## Who they are

Austrian philosopher whose concept of intentionality is referenced.

## In the story

### [Preface to the 1903 Edition](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/principia_ethica_se/chapters/preface-to-the-1903-edition)

Moore acknowledges Brentano's work as closely resembling his own, noting agreements and differences.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/principia_ethica_se/chapters/endnotes)

Referenced for his work 'The Origin of the Knowledge of Right and Wrong' and Moore's review of it.

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