Peircean Semiology

Peircean Semiology, developed by philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce, is the study of signs and how they convey meaning. It posits that a sign consists of three components: the representamen (the sign itself), the object (what the sign refers to), and the interpretant (the understanding or meaning derived by an observer). This framework emphasizes that meaning is not fixed but rather created through the interaction between signs, their objects, and individuals' perceptions. Ultimately, Peircean Semiology helps us understand how we communicate and interpret information in everyday life.