The Commens Dictionary

Quote from ‘On the Logic of Quantity, and especially of Infinity’

Term: 
Mathematics
Quote: 

Mathematics may be defined as the study of the substance of exact hypotheses. It comprehends
1st, the framing of hypotheses, and
2nd, the deduction of their consequences.

Source: 
Peirce, Charles S. (1895 [c.]). On the Logic of Quantity, and especially of Infinity. MS [R] 16
Date: 
1895 [c.]
References: 
MS [R] 16:1
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Citation: 
‘Mathematics’ (pub. 11.09.14-10:36). 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-logic-quantity-and-especially-infinity.
Posted: 
Sep 08, 2014, 11:59 by Mats Bergman
Published: 
Sep 11, 2014, 10:36