Herbert Blumer

Herbert Blumer was an influential sociologist known for developing the concept of symbolic interactionism, which emphasizes how people create meaning through social interactions. He argued that individuals interpret and respond to the world based on the meanings they assign to things, rather than reacting to an objective reality. Blumer believed that social reality is constructed through communication and shared symbols, like language and gestures. His work highlights the importance of understanding human behavior in its social context, focusing on how our interactions shape our perceptions and experiences. This perspective has significantly influenced the philosophy of social science.