The Commens Dictionary

Quote from ‘New Elements (Kaina stoiceia)’

Quote: 

A definition is the logical analysis of a predicate in general terms. It has two branches, the one asserting that the definitum is applicable to whatever there may be to which the definition is applicable; the other (which ordinarily has several clauses), that the definition is applicable to whatever there may be to which the definitum is applicable. A definition does not assert that anything exists.

Date: 
1904
References: 
EP 2:302
Citation: 
‘Definition’ (pub. 16.04.13-19:11). 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-new-elements-kaina-stoiceia-3.
Posted: 
Apr 16, 2013, 19:11 by Sami Paavola
Last revised: 
Jan 07, 2014, 00:58 by Commens Admin