Teori Semiotika Peirce (1)

Summary

This lecture delves into the semiotic theory of Charles Sanders Peirce, contrasting it with Ferdinand de Saussure's perspectives. Peirce’s triadic model consists of representamen, interpretant, and object, each further subdivided. The discussion illustrates how these elements interact using examples such as a desolate tree or a glacier, exploring how observers derive meaning from visual signs based on personal experience. The analysis emphasizes the fluidity of meaning and the relationship between signs, their interpretations, and the context in which they are perceived, highlighting the complexities of semiotic analysis in understanding communication.

Takeaways

• 😀 Charles Sanders Peirce is an American philosopher known for his contributions to semiotics, alongside contemporaries like Ferdinand de Saussure.
• 😀 Peirce's semiotics is defined by a triadic model, consisting of representamen, interpretant, and object.
• 😀 Unlike Saussure, who focused on linguistic signs (signifier and signified), Peirce's approach integrates logic and philosophy.
• 😀 The representamen is the sign itself, the interpretant is the meaning derived from the sign, and the object is what the sign refers to.
• 😀 Peirce's model is more dynamic, allowing for multiple layers of interpretation based on the observer's experiences.
• 😀 Examples, such as a photo of a withered tree, illustrate how representamen, interpretant, and object interact in meaning-making.
• 😀 The process of signification involves connecting objects to concepts through personal experiences and context.
• 😀 Complex scenarios can alter the interpretation of signs, as seen in the discussion of dry forests and their implications.
• 😀 Current examples like the COVID-19 virus highlight how signs can evolve in meaning based on context and societal changes.
• 😀 Peirce's semiotics provides a framework for understanding communication and meaning beyond mere language.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the discussion in the transcript?

The main focus is on Charles Sanders Peirce's semiotic theory, exploring its key components and differences from Ferdinand de Saussure's approach.

Who was Charles Sanders Peirce?

Charles Sanders Peirce was an American philosopher who lived from 1839 to 1914, known for his work in logic and semiotics.

How does Peirce's view of signs differ from Saussure's?

Peirce viewed signs through the lens of logic and philosophy, categorizing them into a triadic model, whereas Saussure focused primarily on linguistic signs as a dual structure.

What are the three elements of Peirce's triadic model of signs?

The three elements are representamen, interpretant, and object.

Can you explain what 'representamen' means in Peirce's theory?

Representamen refers to the form that the sign takes; it is what represents something else.

What role does 'interpretant' play in Peirce's semiotics?

Interpretant is the understanding or meaning derived from the representamen by the observer; it is how the sign is interpreted.

What is meant by the 'object' in Peirce's triadic model?

The object is the actual thing that the sign refers to or represents, which can be an idea, entity, or phenomenon.

What are the subcategories of the elements in Peirce's model?

Representamen includes qualisign, sinsign, and legisign; interpretant includes immediate, dynamic, and final interpretants; and object includes icon, index, and symbol.

How does Peirce's model handle the concept of meaning?

Peirce's model emphasizes that meaning arises through the interaction of the representamen, interpretant, and object, with each element influencing the others.

What example does the transcript provide to illustrate Peirce's theory?

The transcript uses the example of a photo of a withered tree to explain how an observer interprets the image as representing the concept of a 'withered tree,' demonstrating the interplay of the three elements of Peirce's semiotics.