Abstract: The theory of internal time consciousness ventures a transzendental and intrinsic explanation about any constructions by consciousness， which， to some extent， overcomes empiricism and psychologism. Linguistic linearity best embodies the philosophy of time in Saussurean linguistic endeavor. As a result， to understand the correlation between time and language from the perspective of linguistic linearity is of epistemological significance. Unfortunately， Saussures explanation of linguistic linearity is encumbered with psychologism and old metaphysics and should be addressed. It is Husserlean phenomenology of internal time consciousness that comes to Saussures rescue in this aspect.

Key words: Edmund Husserl, internal time consciousness, linguistic linearity, Ferdinand de Saussure, psychologism