"Contributions to the Theory of Signs"

"Contributions to the Theory of Signs" refers to the study of how signs and symbols convey meaning in communication. This theory, significantly advanced by thinkers like Charles Sanders Peirce and Ferdinand de Saussure, explores how words, images, and gestures represent ideas or concepts. It examines the relationship between the sign (the symbol), its referent (what it stands for), and the interpretant (the understanding it generates). By analyzing these connections, the theory helps us understand how we interpret language and symbols in various contexts, influencing fields like linguistics, semiotics, and cultural studies.