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Term: 
Logic
Quote: 

Logic is the Theory of Reasoning. Its main business is to ascertain the conditions upon which the just strength of reasoning depends.

Source: 
Peirce, C. S. (1897 [c.]). Logic. The Theory of Reasoning. Part I. Exact Logic. Introduction. What is Logic. MS [R] 735.
References: 
PSR 35
Date of Quote: 
1897 [c.]
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