Pragmatics is a part of linguistics that considers not only the meaning of sentences but also their usage situations.

He is writing a thesis on the Yellow Peril.

He identifies himself as an atheist.

He is trying to understand the universe from the perspective of panpsychism.

He is writing a thesis on dialectical materialism.

This ancient proverb, 'know the other side and yourself, and you will not be in danger in a hundred battles', teaches us the importance of understanding ourselves and others.