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‘Argument’ (pub. 12.01.15-13:56). 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-notes-topical-geometry-6.
Term: 
Argument
Quote: 

Symbols are of three classes: terms, which call attention to things or quasi-things; propositions, which declare facts; and arguments, which profess to enlighten us as to the rational connections of facts or possible facts.

Source: 
Peirce, C. S. (1899-1900 [c.]). Notes on Topical Geometry. MS [R] 142.
References: 
MS [R] 142:6
Date of Quote: 
1899-1900 [c.]
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