Francisco Varela
Philosopher, Author
1946 – 2001
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Who was Francisco Varela?
Francisco Javier Varela García was a Chilean biologist, philosopher, and neuroscientist who, together with his teacher Humberto Maturana, is best known for introducing the concept of autopoiesis to biology, and for co-founding the Mind and Life Institute to promote dialog between science and Buddhism.
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- Born
- Sep 7, 1946
Santiago - Also known as
- Francisco Javier Varela García
- Francisco J. Varela
- Francisco Varela García
- Parents
- Spouses
- Leonor Palma-Keller
( - 2001/05/28)
- Leonor Palma-Keller
- Children
- Religion
- Buddhism
- Nationality
- Chile
- Profession
- Education
- PhD, Harvard University
Biology
(1968 - 1970) - Bachelor's degree, University of Chile
Biology
(1965 - 1967)
- PhD, Harvard University
- Lived in
- France
(1986 - 2001/05/28)
- France
- Died
- May 28, 2001
Paris
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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