"On Meaning" (book)

"On Meaning" by Paul Ricoeur explores how language and symbols convey human experience and understanding. It examines the relationship between words, symbols, and the meanings they carry, emphasizing that meaning is not fixed but shaped by context, history, and interpretation. The book analyzes how we create and interpret meaning through storytelling, metaphors, and narrative, highlighting the active process of making sense of the world. Ricoeur’s approach combines philosophy, linguistics, and hermeneutics to show that meaning is dynamic, evolving, and deeply tied to human consciousness and cultural practices.