The Definition of Semiotics
Hello there, my name is Ben! I am the definition of a "geek". I love computers, using their power to unleash my creative potential, and exploring all that video games have to offer. That's not the only thing I will be defining today however. Today I will be telling you about "semiotics" and the differences between each type. What does this actually mean? Semiotics are referred to as the study of various signs and symbols; and how they are used in various aspects of our lives. There are two men who are credited with the founding of this field of study, that being Ferdinand de Saussure and Charles Sanders Pierce. Saussure believed that a sign entails two parts; a "signifier", meaning what is directly shown, and the "signified", meaning what is meant to be interpreted from what is shown. Pierce however believed that there are three types of signs, those being the "icon", "index" and "symbol". Icon: An "icon&q