Abstract

FINOL, José Enrique. Avá [online]. 2011, n.19, pp.00-00. ISSN 1851-1694.

The following investigation will focus on two problems. First, a discussion about the theoretical bases of a hybrid discipline that has been called Anthropo-Semiotics: What are its foundations? Which are its objectives, methods and subject to be studied? What are its epistemological foundations? In regards to this, we examine the proposal of some researchers whose works are an applied development of this Anthropo-Semiotic experience for which there are few theoretic or epistemological definitions. Second, we propose some basic, general categories which will contribute to the development of this discipline. Also, based on previous reflections and experiences, we suggest some basic components for an Anthropo-Semiotics applied to the study of death seen as a social and cultural phenomenon that forms part of human structure.

Keywords : Anthropo-Semiotics; Death; Culture; Signs.

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