Umberto Eco

Umberto Eco was an Italian philosopher, writer, and semiotician who explored how we understand and interpret signs, language, and culture. He argued that representation shapes our reality, emphasizing that literature and popular culture reflect and construct meanings. Eco examined how language operates within societal norms, highlighting the interplay between linguistic rules and creativity. His work delved into mimesis, the imitation of reality in art, suggesting that this imitation is not mere replication but a complex interaction of cultural context and audience perception, ultimately illuminating how narratives influence our understanding of the world.