One of the most influential American thinkers of the 20th century, Mead is studied for his contributions to social psychology, philosophical pragmatism, and social theory, in particular to symbolic interactionism and pragmatic sociology.

In addition to his well- known and widely appreciated social philosophy, Mead’s thought includes significant contributions to the philosophy of nature, the philosophy of science, philosophical anthropology, the philosophy of history, and process philosophy.

Mead is considered a major American philosopher by virtue of being, along with Charles Peirce, William James, and John Dewey, one of the founders of pragmatism. He also made significant contributions to the philosophies of nature, science, and history, and to process philosophy.

His philosophy is widely known as Objective Relativism. Mead has also made several notable contributions to social psychology. His theories put forward the notion that self-awareness in human beings is shaped through the process of social interaction, and languages play an extremely significant role in development.

George Herbert Mead was an influential sociologist and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of symbolic interactionism. His work laid the foundation for understanding how individuals develop a sense of self and how they interact with others in society.