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Term: 
Object
Quote: 

Nature of a Sign. Its Object is all that the Sign recognizes; since the Sign cannot be understood until the Object is already identically known, though it may be indefinite. If so, it need only be known in its indefiniteness.

Source: 
Peirce, C. S. (1911.10.20). Notes on Logical Critique of the Essential Articles of Religious Faith. MS [R] 854.
References: 
MS [R] 854
Date of Quote: 
1911.10.20
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