Semiotic triangle

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In semantics and linguistics, the semiotic triangle is a figure that is used to explain the relationship between Concepts, Symbols and Objects. It is also known as the semantic triangle.

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The relationship between real objects in the world, symbols and thought can be traced back to Aristotle's De Interpretatione. It was also discussed extensively by both Charles W. Morris and by Charles Sanders Peirce. It was also a favorite figure of Walker Percy.

The semiotic triangle first was popularized by C.K. Ogden and I.A. Richards in their 1923 publication The Meaning of Meaning.

Semiotic Triangle from Ogden and Richard The Meaning of Meaning
Semiotic Triangle from Ogden and Richard The Meaning of Meaning

The semiotic triangle is used to discuss the differences between objects, concepts and symbols. A key point is that a symbolic representation of an object can never refer directly to objects, but only through concepts within the mind. Therefore the link at the bottom of the triangle (which is a dashed line) is only an implied relationship.

  • Awbrey, Jon, and Awbrey, Susan (1995), "Interpretation as Action: The Risk of Inquiry", Inquiry: Critical Thinking Across the Disciplines 15, 40–52. Eprint

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