The Commens Dictionary

Quote from ‘Notes on Topical Geometry’

Term: 
Proposition
Quote: 

Symbols are of three classes: terms, which call attention to things or quasi-things; propositions, which declare facts; and arguments, which profess to enlighten us as to the rational connections of facts or possible facts.

Source: 
Peirce, Charles S. (1899-1900 [c.]). Notes on Topical Geometry. MS [R] 142
Date: 
1899-1900 [c.]
References: 
MS [R] 142:6
Citation: 
‘Proposition’ (pub. 12.01.15-13:55). 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-notes-topical-geometry-5.
Posted: 
Jan 12, 2015, 13:55 by Mats Bergman