The Commens Dictionary

Quote from ‘New Elements (Kaina stoiceia)’

Term: 
Axiom
Quote: 

An axiom is a self-evident truth, the statement of which is superfluous to the conclusiveness of the reasoning, and which only serves to show a principle involved in the reasoning. It is generally a truth of observation; such as the assertion that something is true.

Source: 
Peirce, Charles S. (1904 [c.]). New Elements (Kaina stoiceia). MS [R] 517
Date: 
1904 [c.]
References: 
EP 2:302
Citation: 
‘Axiom’ (pub. 12.11.15-15:27). 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-new-elements-kaina-stoiceia-22.
Posted: 
Nov 12, 2015, 15:27 by Mats Bergman