Umberto Eco (theorist)

Umberto Eco was an Italian philosopher, novelist, and literary critic known for exploring how meaning, culture, and communication work. He analyzed how texts, symbols, and media shape our understanding of the world, emphasizing that interpretation varies based on context and perspective. Eco’s work blends semiotics—the study of signs and symbols—with insights into history, art, and language. His most famous book, "The Name of the Rose," combines detective fiction with medieval scholarship. Overall, Eco helped us better understand the complex ways humans create and interpret meaning in culture and communication.