The Commens Dictionary

Quote from ‘Material Logic’

Term: 
Formal Logic
Quote: 

Formal logic classifies arguments by producing forms in which, the letters of the alphabet being replaced by any terms whatever, the result will be a valid, probable, or sophistic argument, as the case may be…

Source: 
Peirce, Charles S. (1902). Material Logic. In: Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, Vol. II
Date: 
1902
References: 
DPP 2:44; CP 2.549
Citation: 
‘Formal Logic’ (pub. 11.08.17-11:07). 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-material-logic-0.
Posted: 
Aug 11, 2017, 11:07 by Mats Bergman