Communication as a science: a journey through epistemological pressures

This chapter explores the complex epistemological journey through which communication has sought to establish itself as a scientific discipline. It discusses the “epistemological pressures” shaping its theoretical models, methods, and objects of study, drawing on perspectives ranging from positivism and semiotics to critical theory, cognitive sciences, and contemporary digital studies. The text highlights the value of interdisciplinarity and emphasizes Latin America’s contributions, showing how regional scholars have reframed communicational processes through critical, cultural, and participatory lenses.