Charles W. Morris. Foundations of the theory of signs. International encyclopedia of unified science, vol. 1, no. 2. The University of Chicago Press, Chicago1938, vii + 59 pp.

Key Points

• The aim is to establish foundational principles for understanding signs and their roles in communication and meaning-making.
• Exploration of the theoretical frameworks surrounding signs and semiotics.
• Analysis of key concepts in language and representation.
• Discussion on the implications of symbolic interaction for understanding communication.
• Provides a comprehensive overview of the elements of semiotics.
• Establishes the importance of signs in communication and understanding meaning.
• Highlights the interplay between language, thought, and representation.