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Term: 
Argument
Quote: 

An Argument is a Sign which aims to determine a definite Interpretant, called its Conclusion. It must, a fortiori, have a definite subject.

Source: 
Peirce, C. S. (1902). Minute Logic: Chapter I. Intended Characters of this Treatise. MS [R] 425.
References: 
MS [R] 425:119
Date of Quote: 
1902
Editorial Annotations: 

From an early/discarded draft

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