Karl Bühler

Karl Bühler was a German psychologist and linguist best known for his work on language and communication. He developed the "Theory of Language," which explains how language serves different functions: to describe facts (representing), to express emotions (expressive), and to influence others (appealing). Bühler emphasized that language is a tool for human interaction, linking thoughts, feelings, and behavior. His ideas helped shape modern linguistics, semiotics, and communication studies by highlighting that language's purpose goes beyond mere information-sharing to include emotional and social dimensions.