Charles Pierce

Charles Peirce was an American philosopher and logician known for his work on signs, symbols, and meaning, which laid the foundation for semiotics—the study of how meaning is created and communicated. He believed that our understanding of the world is shaped by our use of signs, such as words and images, which convey information and ideas. Peirce emphasized that thought involves a process of reasoning and interpretation, where individuals relate signs to their experiences and beliefs. His ideas have influenced diverse fields, including language, philosophy, cognitive science, and communication studies.