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Term: 
Index
Quote: 

The index is physically connected with its object; they make an organic pair, but the interpreting mind has nothing to do with this connection, except remarking it, after it is established.

Source: 
Peirce, C. S. (1894). The Art of Reasoning. Chapter II. What is a Sign?. MS [R] 404; MS [R] 1009.
References: 
EP 2:9
Date of Quote: 
1894 [c.]
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