Adopting a critical stance towards the semiotic concept of the individual, we illustrate Greimas' view, centred on the topological structure of the actor, and propose a dialogue between his conception and one derived by Canguilhem's epistemological analyses. The individual will be linked to a normative capacity, allowing for a discussion on how norms shape its transformations not only from without - as environmental pressures -, but also from within - being produced by the individual. We argue that a psycho-semiotic approach could benefit from this comparison in its understanding and dealing of normal and pathological states, entwined with the problem of individuality.
On individuality's margin. greimas compared to canguilhem
Monti N.
2021-01-01
Abstract
Adopting a critical stance towards the semiotic concept of the individual, we illustrate Greimas' view, centred on the topological structure of the actor, and propose a dialogue between his conception and one derived by Canguilhem's epistemological analyses. The individual will be linked to a normative capacity, allowing for a discussion on how norms shape its transformations not only from without - as environmental pressures -, but also from within - being produced by the individual. We argue that a psycho-semiotic approach could benefit from this comparison in its understanding and dealing of normal and pathological states, entwined with the problem of individuality.
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