Peirce's philosophy of communication : the rhetorical underpinnings of the theory of signs / Mats Bergman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bergman, Mats.

Series:

Continuum studies in American philosophy.

Continuum studies in American philosophy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Semiotics.

Peirce, Charles S. (Charles Sanders), 1839-1914.

Peirce, Charles S.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (206 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Continuum, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Charles S. Peirce, the founder of pragmatism, was also the architect of a remarkable theory of signs that continues to puzzle and inspire philosophers today. In this important new book, Mats Bergman articulates a bold new approach to Peirce's semeiotic through a reassessment of the role of rhetoric in his work. This systematic approach, which is offered as an alternative to formalistic accounts of Peirce's project, shows how general sign-theoretical conceptions can plausibly be interpreted as abstractions from everyday communicative experiences and practices. Building on this fallible ground o

Contents:

Contents; Acknowledgements; Note on Abbreviations; 1. Introduction; 2. A Social Conception of Philosophy; 3. Beyond the Doctrine of Signs; 4. From Representation to Mediation; 5. Prospects of Communication; Notes; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786612874079

9781282874077

1282874071

9781441135377

1441135375

OCLC:

676697485