The Commens Dictionary

Quote from ‘Logical Tracts. No. 2. On Existential Graphs, Euler's Diagrams, and Logical Algebra’

Term: 
Logical Universe
Quote: 

The logical universe is that object with which the utterer and the interpreter of any proposition must be well-aquainted and mutually understand each other to be well acquainted, and must understand that all their discourse refers to it.

Source: 
Peirce, Charles S. (1903 [c.]). Logical Tracts. No. 2. On Existential Graphs, Euler's Diagrams, and Logical Algebra. MS [R] 492
Date: 
1903 [c.]
References: 
MS [R] 492: 8
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Citation: 
‘Logical Universe’ (pub. 07.04.13-18:46). 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-logical-tracts-no-2-existential-graphs-eulers-diagrams-and-logical-algebra-3.
Posted: 
Apr 07, 2013, 18:46 by Sami Paavola
Last revised: 
Jan 02, 2016, 15:53 by Mats Bergman