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Return to Bruno Latour. Thinking the network actor theory as an urban space

  • Eduardo Alberto León
    ,
  • Nicol A. Barria-Asenjo
    ,
  • ,
  • Gonzalo Salas
    ,
  • Jorge Antonio Piedra Rosales
  • Universidad de Los Lagos
    ,
  • ,
  • Universidad Católica del Maule
    ,
  • Universidad Central del Ecuador
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Research Output:
Contribution to journal
Article
Peer-review

Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 71-96 (26 pages)

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Discusiones Filosoficas (Volume 25, Issue 44)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 2024

Publication status

Published - 2024

ISSN

0124-6127

Publication IDs

  • Scopus: 85212932377

Abstract

In this research paper, the actor-network theory is explored in relation to the understanding of the architecture and geography of the social universe in urban studies, sociology, and metaphysics. In particular, Latour’s book “Paris: Invisible City” is analyzed to understand the complexity of contemporary urban dynamics. It is argued that it is necessary to examine the underlying philosophical infrastructure in Latour’s work to critically evaluate his contribution to understanding urban space. It is highlighted that actor-network theory focuses on the discontinuities and heterogeneities that are fundamental to understanding the topological complexity of contemporary urban dynamics.