Charles Morris

Charles Morris was a philosopher who significantly contributed to the field of semiotics, the study of signs and symbols. In pragmatics, which is concerned with how context influences meaning, Morris emphasized the importance of how people use signs in communication. He identified three key components of meaning: the representational aspect (what is being referred to), the interpretative aspect (how it is understood), and the pragmatic aspect (how it is used in specific situations). His work highlights that communication is not just about words but also the context and intentions behind them.