Francisco Varela
Chilean biologist and philosopher
Born
1946
80 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Chile
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A prominent figure in biology and philosophy, contributions included the development of enaction as a framework for understanding cognition, which emphasized the role of embodied experience. Collaborated with cognitive science, neuroscience, and philosophy, establishing interdisciplinary links. Worked on biological theories of cognition and explored the phenomenology of life. Co-authored 'The Embodied Mind', integrating Buddhist concepts with cognitive science.
Developed the concept of enaction
Co-authored 'The Embodied Mind'
Contributed to cognitive science and philosophy
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