Life And Career

Humberto Maturana: A Pioneer in Biology and Philosophy

Life and Career

Humberto Maturana Romesín (September 14, 1928 - May 6, 2021) was a Chilean biologist and philosopher who made significant contributions to our understanding of living systems and cognition.

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Maturana is best known for his work on autopoiesis, which is the self-creation and self-maintenance of living systems. He and Francisco Varela wrote "The Tree of Knowledge," a groundbreaking book that integrated biology, cognition, and epistemology.