C.S. Peirce's Triadic Model

C.S. Peirce's Triadic Model explains how meaning is created through three interconnected elements: the *sign* (something that represents), the *object* (what the sign refers to), and the *interpretant* (the understanding or interpretation formed in the mind). For example, a traffic light (sign) relates to the concept of stopping or going (object), which is understood through our mental interpretation (interpretant). This model emphasizes that meaning is not just a direct link between sign and object but involves an active process of interpretation, making understanding dynamic and context-dependent.