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‘Existence’ (pub. 11.09.14-13:10). Quote in M. Bergman & S. Paavola (Eds.), The Commens Dictionary: Peirce's Terms in His Own Words. New Edition. Retrieved from http://www.commens.org/dictionary/entry/quote-considerations-concerning-doctrine-multitude.
Term: 
Existence
Quote: 

…existence consists in the blind reactions between objects in one universe. No mere law, no “would-be”, can make that exertion of blind strength.

Source: 
Peirce, C. S. (1905-07 [c.]). Considerations concerning the Doctrine of Multitude. MS [R] 27.
References: 
MS [R] 27:30
Date of Quote: 
1905-07 [c.]
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