From gnosiology to psychological adaptation: The Semiological Problem for Concrete Philosophy

Abstract

This study will analyze the transition from gnosiology to psychological adaptation in the thought of Mário Ferreira dos Santos, highlighting the semiological problem in his Concrete Philosophy. Through an analytical approach, theoretical foundations linked to the Theory of Knowledge and Semiology will be examined, emphasizing the relations between symbolization, signification and generalization. From Mário Ferreira's perspective, symbolization is seen as an essential cognitive operation that transcends the linguistic domain, configuring itself as a central mechanism in the organization and interpretation of reality. The genesis of meaning will be understood as a tense mediation between individual perception and universal structures of thought, while generalization will allow abstracting concepts and applying them in multiple contexts. The semiological problem assumes an epistemological function by integrating linguistic-symbolic systems and psychological adaptation, demonstrating how these elements mediate both sensory experience and rational processes. Concrete Philosophy proposes a synthesis between real and ideal, overcoming classical dichotomies between subject and object, thought and language. Thus, the specificity of the semiotic approach as a bridge between language, gnosiology and adaptation will be highlighted, contributing to a broader understanding of human knowledge and its practical implications.