The Commens Dictionary

Quote from ‘Foundations of Mathematics [R]’

Term: 
Vague
Quote: 

If a sign allows a latitude of choice to the utterer in certain respects and within certain limits, as to what its object or meaning shall be, it may be called vague, or non-determinate.

Source: 
Peirce, Charles S. (1904). Foundations of Mathematics [R]. MS [R] 11
Date: 
1904
References: 
MS [R] 11:1
Citation: 
‘Vague’ (pub. 21.08.17-12:40). 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-foundations-mathematics-r-12.
Posted: 
Aug 21, 2017, 12:40 by Mats Bergman