The Commens Dictionary

Quote from ‘Chap. XI. On Logical Breadth and Depth’

Term: 
First Intention
Quote: 

The first intention is the mental act by which an object is conceived.

Source: 
Peirce, Charles S. (1873). Chap. XI. On Logical Breadth and Depth. MS [R] 384; MS [W] 233
Date: 
1873
References: 
W 3:98
Citation: 
‘First Intention’ (pub. 28.11.15-10:48). 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-chap-xi-logical-breadth-and-depth-1.
Posted: 
Nov 28, 2015, 10:48 by Mats Bergman