The Commens Dictionary

Quote from ‘Deduction, Induction, and Hypothesis’

Term: 
Hypothesis [as a form of reasoning]
Quote: 

We may say, therefore, that hypothesis produces the sensuous element of thought, and induction the habitual element.

Source: 
Peirce, Charles S. (1878). Deduction, Induction, and Hypothesis
Date: 
1878
References: 
CP 2.643
Citation: 
‘Hypothesis [as a form of reasoning]’ (pub. 30.01.13-20:19). 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-deduction-induction-and-hypothesis-4.
Posted: 
Jan 30, 2013, 20:19 by Sami Paavola
Last revised: 
Jan 07, 2014, 01:00 by Commens Admin