Peirce's doctrine of signs

This work explores the multifaceted theory of signs as articulated by Peirce, encompassing various dimensions of semiosis. It begins with a general theory of signs, addressing the significance of Peirce's contributions and the implications of vagueness and generality. The next section delves into Peirce's conception of semiosis, examining the role of habit and the metaphysical nature of signs. Subsequent parts dissect the components of semiosis, including the object of semeiotic and the interplay of final cause and indexicality. The classification of signs is also explored, highlighting Peirce’s second classification and the relationship between symbols, rituals, and cognition. The discussion extends to the semiosis of metaphor, analyzing Peirce's views on metaphor and its implications for iconicity. Aesthetic and artistic semiosis is examined from a Peircean perspective, with insights into fiction, literary art, and visual semiotics. The work further connects philosophy, linguistics, and semiotics, comparing Peirce’s ideas with those of Saussure and Hjelmslev, as well as exploring medieval semiotics. Finally, it addresses the intersection of semiotics and hermeneutics, emphasizing Peirce’s methodology and its relevance for interpretation theory. The collection is comprehensive, featuring diverse perspectives on Peirce's enduring legacy in semiotics.