Definición de símbolo

El concepto de símbolo (una palabra que deriva del latín simbŏlum) sirve para representar, de alguna manera, una idea que puede percibirse a partir de los sentidos y que presenta rasgos vinculados a una convención aceptada a nivel social. El símbolo no posee semejanzas ni un vínculo de contigüidad con su significado, sino que sólo entabla una relación convencional. Por estas características, el símbolo puede ser diferenciado del ícono (un signo que reemplaza al objeto por semejanza) y del índice o indicador (el cual se caracteriza por la causalidad). El símbolo permite exteriorizar o reflejar un pensamiento o concepto a partir de una convención social (de carácter arbitrario). Por ejemplo: “El movimiento hippie de la década del ’60 se identificaba con el símbolo de la paz”, “La cruz es el principal símbolo cristiano”, “Ayer vi un documental que explicaba el surgimiento del símbolo del ying y yang”.

Symbol - Wikipedia A red octagon symbolizes "stop" even without the word. A symbol is an object that represents, stands for, or suggests an idea, visual image, belief, action, or material entity. Symbols take the form of words, sounds, gestures, or visual images and are used to convey ideas and beliefs. For example, a red octagon may be a symbol for "STOP". On a map, a picture of a tent might represent a campsite. Numerals are symbols for numbers. Etymology[edit] The word derives from the Greek symbolon meaning token or watchword. Definitions[edit] In considering the effect of a symbol on the psyche, in his seminal essay The Symbol without Meaning Joseph Campbell proposes the following definition: A symbol is an energy evoking, and directing, agent.[2] Later, expanding on what he means by this definition Campbell says: "a symbol, like everything else, shows a double aspect. Heinrich Zimmer gives a concise overview of the nature, and perennial relevance, of symbols. Symbols and semiotics[edit] Paul Tillich[edit]

Recycling symbol - Wikipedia Symbol used to designate recyclable materials The Universal Recycling Symbol, here rendered with a black outline and green fill. Both filled and outline versions of the symbol are in use. The universal recycling symbol (U+2672 ♲ UNIVERSAL RECYCLING SYMBOL or U+267B ♻ BLACK UNIVERSAL RECYCLING SYMBOL in Unicode) is internationally recognized for recycling activity. History[edit] Variants[edit] The recycling symbol is in the public domain, and is not a trademark. Though use of the symbol is regulated by law in some countries,[3] countless variants of it exist worldwide. Both Anderson's proposal and CCA's designs form a Möbius strip with one half-twist by having two of the arrows fold over each other, and one fold under, thereby canceling out one of the other folds. The American Paper Institute originally promoted four different variants of the recycling symbol for different purposes. Resin identification code[edit] Other variants[edit] See also[edit] References[edit] Further reading[edit]