Mikhail Bakhtin

Mikhail Bakhtin was a Russian philosopher and literary critic whose ideas significantly impacted communication theory. He emphasized the importance of dialogue in understanding language and meaning. Bakhtin argued that communication is inherently social and shaped by the relationships between people. He introduced concepts like "heteroglossia," which refers to the presence of multiple voices and perspectives in any text or conversation, highlighting that meaning is co-created through interaction. His work encourages us to see communication as dynamic and contextual, where diverse viewpoints enrich our understanding of the world and ourselves.