The Commens Dictionary

Quote from ‘Predication’

Term: 
Predication
Quote: 

In logic: the joining of a predicate to a subject of a proposition so as to increase the logical breadth without diminishing the logical depth.

Source: 
Peirce, Charles S. (1902). Predication. In: Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, Vol. II
Date: 
1902
References: 
CP 2.359
Citation: 
‘Predication’ (pub. 25.11.15-11:37). 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-predication.
Posted: 
Nov 25, 2015, 11:37 by Mats Bergman