The Commens Dictionary

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

Term: 
Essential Depth
Quote: 

The essential depth of a term which is sometimes called its essence consists of the really conceivable qualities predicated of it in its definition. This is one of the most important features of logic.

Source: 
Peirce, Charles S. (1873). Chap. XI. On Logical Breadth and Depth. MS [R] 384; MS [W] 233
Date: 
1873
References: 
W 3:100
Citation: 
‘Essential Depth’ (pub. 28.11.15-11:05). 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-6.
Posted: 
Nov 28, 2015, 11:05 by Mats Bergman