Exploring the intersection of semiotics and philosophy, this book examines whether semiotics is merely a methodology or a broader framework for understanding meaning and consciousness. It argues for a philosophical semiotics rooted in phenomenology, emphasizing how signs construct our "world of meaning." The discussion centers on two pivotal themes: the nature of meaning and the workings of the mind, aiming to establish a foundational philosophical basis for semiotic studies.
This book presents 18 highly influential essays on Chinese literature and semiotics by Professor Zhao Yiheng, including his analysis and discussions of the development of Chinese literature and its characteristics from traditional to modern times. It is divided into three parts: traditional Chinese literature, contemporary Chinese literature, and semiotics. In the first part, Professor Zhao summarizes the core elements of narrative cultural relations, ethical dilemmas, and narrative features. He also provides a comprehensive description of the formal structures in Chinese traditional literature. Taking the traditional Chinese play White Rabbit as a case, he discusses the connections between the narrative structure and the characteristics of Chinese novels and stratification of Chinese culture.