Charles Travis

Charles Travis is a philosopher known for his work on the nature of perception and linguistic meaning. He argues that understanding something depends on how it fits into our overall awareness and context, rather than just a direct, simple relationship between words and objects. In other words, our perceptions and meanings are shaped by the way things are experienced within a broader context, emphasizing that language and perception are interconnected in complex ways. His ideas challenge straightforward views of meaning, highlighting the importance of context and the ongoing, active process of understanding.