Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore René Thom's significant contributions to linguistics and semiotics in this comprehensive lecture. Delve into Thom's "Archetypal Morphologies" from his 1972 work "Stabilité Structurelle et Morphogenèse" and his efforts to bridge cultural and natural sciences in "Esquisse d'une sémiophysique" (1988). Examine how Thom's linguistic theories and "sémiophysique" program have evolved through ongoing research. Discover the application of his topological and dynamic perspective to visual art and music. Gain insights into the lasting impact of Thom's work on contemporary and future linguistic and semiotic thought, presented by Wolfgang Wildgen from the University of Bremen.