Abstract

This article presents an analysis of the conceptual and semantic aspects of semiosis as interpreted by Yuri M. Lotman and Charles S. Peirce. The comparison reveals both convergences and divergences in their approaches to understanding the nature of sign systems and the mechanisms of semiotic communication. Particular attention is
given not only to the theoretical foundations of semiosis but also to its cyclical nature and to the interaction of signs and their meanings within cultural contexts determined by historical, social, and cultural factors. The study focuses on a comparative examination of two paradigms of sign thinking – Peirce’s concept of intentionality and Lotman’s
model of the text as an integral semiotic space, which elucidates the complex nature of
sign relations and their cultural-communicative function. In addition, the paper discusses
practical applications of semiotic analysis in literary studies, art theory, and socio-cultural research, thereby opening new perspectives for further development of the humanities methodology.
Keywords: semiosis, conceptual-semantic aspects, Yu. M. Lotman, C. S. Peirce, sign
systems, intentionality, semiotic analysis.