Adventures of Humberto Maturana in the country of communication

Authors

  • Ciro Marcondes Filho University of São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15448/1980-3729.2006.31.3390

Keywords:

Communication, language, Humberto Maturana

Abstract

The biologist Humberto Maturana, internationally known for the creation of the term autopoiese, also speaks of language and communication. Its theoretical model is that of the living being as a closed system. Hence his controversial propositions, such as that in communication, no information is transmitted, there is no difference between perception, illusion and hallucination, and that language operates without any reference to external reality. It's a new look at communication with both intriguing and challenging propositions.

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Author Biography

Ciro Marcondes Filho, University of São Paulo

Professor at the School of Communication and Arts of the University of São Paulo

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Published

2008-04-14

How to Cite

Filho, C. M. (2008). Adventures of Humberto Maturana in the country of communication. Revista FAMECOS, 13(31), 27–38. https://doi.org/10.15448/1980-3729.2006.31.3390

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Section

Language and communication

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