The Commens Dictionary

Quote from ‘Intention’

Term: 
Second Intention
Quote: 

Second intentions are those which are formed by observing and comparing first intentions. Thus the concept “class” is formed by observing and comparing class-concepts and other objects. The special class-concept, ens, or what is, in the sense of including figments as well as realities, can only have originated in that way. Of relative second intentions, four are prominent–identity, otherness, co-existence, and incompossibility.

Source: 
Peirce, Charles S. (1902). Intention. In: Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, Vol. II
Date: 
1902
References: 
DPP 2:561; CP 2.548
Citation: 
‘Second Intention’ (pub. 26.03.16-13:12). 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-intention-0.
Posted: 
Mar 26, 2016, 13:12 by Mats Bergman
Last revised: 
Aug 14, 2017, 11:13 by Mats Bergman