The Commens Dictionary
Quote from ‘Chap. XI. On Logical Breadth and Depth’
Term:
Quote:
Two of the most important characters of general terms are their logical breadth and depth. [—] The depth of a term is that which can be predicated of it. [—] The depth of a term cannot be considered as a collection of things but can only be considered as a complex of terms or of attributes. The term attribute, character, mark or quality is a term of second intention.
Date:
1873
References:
W 3:98-9
Citation:
‘Logical Depth’ (pub. 28.11.15-10:53). 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-3.